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Overview |
KSC | FDU | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 7,285 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #797 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $30,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
KSC | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 4,294 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 20/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 908/1180 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $268 |
Diversity |
KSC | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
KSC | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 15% | ||
Campus |
KSC | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 183% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at FDU than Keene State College ($33,264.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than KSC ($16,030 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 15.2% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($13,534 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 198.1% larger than aid received Keene State College ($30,059 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 4 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming KSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than FDU (84.1%)
KSC vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or FDU? 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 FDU and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (57% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $8,500 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,400)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $295 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,295)
- FDU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/