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Overview |
KSC | MSU | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Minot, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 2,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #726 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | minotstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $7,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $7,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $7,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $5,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
KSC | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 992/1178 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
KSC | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $18,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $193 |
Diversity |
KSC | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
KSC | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 21% | ||
Campus |
KSC | MSU | ||
| 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,777 students)
KSC vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or MSU?
- Keene State College is 64% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.2% higher at KSC than Minot State University ($22,663.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than KSC ($12,360 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 88.5% lower than costs at Keene State College ($7,180 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Minot State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 82% larger than aid received Minot State University ($10,085 vs. $5,542)
KSC vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 8 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming KSC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at KSC (3.1)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than KSC (89.5%)
KSC vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or MSU? 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 MSU and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Minot State University (57% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $800 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,400)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $7,570 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($18,725 vs. $26,295)
- MSU graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($193 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/