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URI Plymouth SHU Roger Williams University Westfield State University Salem State University Bryant University Franklin Pierce University Bridgewater State Endicott College UNH Manchester Johnson & Wales University-Providence| Keene State College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSC | RIC | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
KSC | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KSC | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $219 |
Diversity |
KSC | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
KSC | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 20% | ||
Campus |
KSC | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or RIC?
- Keene State College is 24% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at RIC than Keene State College ($25,014.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than KSC ($11,014 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 0.9% lower than costs at Keene State College ($13,414 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Rhode Island College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 33.8% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($10,085 vs. $7,537)
KSC vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 78 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming KSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman KSC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at RIC (3.08)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than RIC (87.5%)
KSC vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or RIC? 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 RIC and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Rhode Island College (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $2,400 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,095 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,295)
- RIC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($219 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/