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Overview |
KSC | York | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 6,161 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #746 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,230 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,860 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,405 | $5,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,527 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
KSC | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,666 | 14,236 | ||
| Admitted | 4,157 | 8,459 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSC | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $90 |
Diversity |
KSC | York | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
KSC | York | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 0% | ||
Campus |
KSC | York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 2,846 students)
KSC vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or York?
- Keene State College is 69.6% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at KSC than CUNY York College ($23,230.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than KSC ($5,631 vs. $20,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 57.2% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($13,860 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than CUNY York College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 33.3% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($10,527 vs. $7,896)
KSC vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 106 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman York students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than York (59.4%)
KSC vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or York? 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 York and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than CUNY York College (57% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $1,200 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $17,495 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($8,800 vs. $26,295)
- York graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($90 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/