- Kettering University is a private school while Michigan Technological University (MTU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Kettering University has more expensive tuition of $46,380 than MTU ($41,340).
- Kettering University has tighter acceptance rate of 70.33% than MTU (74.49%).
- Kettering University has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than MTU (1,230).
- MTU is larger with 7,063 students than Kettering University (1,769 students).
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| #5 in Michigan | Rankings | #148 in National Universities #15 in Michigan |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Flint, MI | Location | Houghton, MI |
GMI Engineering & Management Institute| Known as | MTU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $46,380 | Undergraduate | $18,392 Michigan residents $41,340 out-of-state |
| $14,384 | Graduate | $23,867 Michigan residents $24,929 out-of-state |
| $23,975 | Financial Aid | $13,579 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 70.33% | Acceptance Rate | 74.49% |
| 27.32% | Yield | 32.47% |
| 1,260 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,769 | Total Students | 7,063 |
| 1,422 | Undergraduate | 5,699 |
| 347 | Graduate | 1,364 |
| 278 | Online Enrollment | 320 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 21% | |
| 87% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $78,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $66,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 435) $5,300 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) $6,757 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 109 Full-time 1 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 396 Full-time 29 Part-time |
| 385 Full-time 11 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,312 Full-time 207 Part-time |
| $80,282 for Faculties $61,120 Part-time | Average Salary | $98,206 for Faculties $67,513 Part-time |