Head-to-Head Analysis
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Updated January 2026 • Green Bay, WI & Kettering, OH
When students choose between Bellin College in Green Bay, Wisconsin and Kettering College in Ohio, they're comparing two specialized health sciences institutions with different value propositions. Both schools focus exclusively on nursing and allied health programs, but Bellin commands a premium price while delivering notably higher graduate earnings.
The question becomes whether the earnings boost justifies the additional investment.
Median Student Debt at Graduation
$18,000
federal loans
$23,500
federal loans
Median Parent PLUS Loans
$18,000
borrowed by parents
$30,852
borrowed by parents
Both institutions are health-focused with nursing as their flagship program. Bellin graduates 123 registered nurses annually alongside 20 allied health professionals.
Kettering has a more diverse health portfolio, graduating 108 nurses plus 31 other health professionals, 17 allied health specialists, and 6 pre-health students. Despite this program variety, both schools prepare students for similar career paths in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems — making the earnings and cost differences particularly meaningful for comparison.
For students prioritizing long-term earnings and cash flow, Bellin College delivers notably higher career outcomes with more manageable monthly payments despite the higher sticker price. Kettering offers a more affordable entry point into health careers, making it the better choice for families prioritizing lower upfront costs and willing to manage higher debt loads.
The data points to Bellin as the stronger financial value for those who can afford the initial investment — but both schools successfully prepare graduates for healthcare careers with earnings that exceed demographic predictions.
Key Takeaway
The numbers are close, but the best school depends on your goals, values, and career aspirations.
This comparison was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
This comparison uses Azimuth's proprietary ROI model based on U.S. Dept. of Education data. View Full Methodology.
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