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Overview |
KSC | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 6,981 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #746 | #851 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $36,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,230 | $36,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,860 | $13,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,405 | $21,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,527 | $31,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
KSC | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,666 | 2,852 | ||
| Admitted | 4,157 | 2,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
KSC | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $274 |
Diversity |
KSC | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
KSC | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 34% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Eastern University | ||
| 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
- Eastern University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (6,981 students vs. 2,846 students)
KSC vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 212.7% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($36,760.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at Eastern University than Keene State College ($36,760.00 vs. $23,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Eastern University ($20,405 vs. $21,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 5.3% lower than costs at Keene State College ($13,168 vs. $13,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Eastern University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 197.4% larger than aid received Keene State College ($31,308 vs. $10,527)
KSC vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 35 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at KSC (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at KSC (3.1)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than KSC (89.1%)
KSC vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Eastern 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 Eastern University and KSC.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Keene State College (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $1,500 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $205 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($26,295 vs. $26,500)
- KSC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($271 vs. $274)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/