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Overview |
DWC | KSC | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 741 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dwc.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
DWC | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,630 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,630 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,354 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,109 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,282 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
DWC | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 815 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 505 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DWC | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DWC | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
DWC | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
DWC | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 54% | ||
Campus |
DWC | KSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Keene State College is larger than than DWC based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 741 students)
DWC vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DWC or KSC?
- Daniel Webster College is 33% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($15,630.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at KSC than Daniel Webster College ($22,663.00 vs. $15,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Daniel Webster College than KSC ($17,109 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Daniel Webster College are 19.2% lower than costs at Keene State College ($11,354 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Daniel Webster College (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Daniel Webster College students is 11.9% larger than aid received Keene State College ($11,282 vs. $10,085)
DWC vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DWC or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or DWC .
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than DWC (62%)
DWC vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DWC or KSC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between KSC and DWC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Daniel Webster College (57% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Daniel Webster College earn on average $14,500 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($58,900 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than DWC graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than DWC graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DWC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/