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Overview |
KSC | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
KSC | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 990/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KSC | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $263 |
Diversity |
KSC | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 17% |
Students |
KSC | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 22% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Centenary University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Keene State College is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,498 students)
KSC vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 196.8% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at Centenary University than Keene State College ($34,890.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Centenary University ($19,546 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 6% lower than costs at Keene State College ($12,770 vs. $13,534)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College as Centenary University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 173.6% larger than aid received Keene State College ($27,592 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 62 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming KSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at KSC (3.1)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than KSC (89.5%)
KSC vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Centenary University? 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 Centenary University and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Centenary University (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $5,200 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,400)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $795 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,295)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($263 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/