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Overview |
KSC | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #746 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
KSC | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,230 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,860 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,405 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,527 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
KSC | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,666 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 4,157 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
KSC | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $191 |
Diversity |
KSC | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
KSC | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 2% | ||
Campus |
KSC | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Keene State College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,770 students)
KSC vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 167.5% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($31,438.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at LGCNHS than Keene State College ($31,438.00 vs. $23,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than LGCNHS ($20,405 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 55.1% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($13,860 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 58.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($10,527 vs. $6,657)
KSC vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or KSC .
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
KSC vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and KSC.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $6,900 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,795 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,295)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($191 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/