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Overview |
KSC | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 1,977 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #218 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | anselm.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $43,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $43,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $35,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $27,936 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KSC | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1120/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSC | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $60,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
KSC | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
KSC | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 80% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Saint Anselm College | ||
| 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 Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,977 students)
KSC vs. Saint Anselm College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Saint Anselm College?
- Saint Anselm College is 273.8% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.9% higher at Saint Anselm College than Keene State College ($43,940.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Saint Anselm College ($19,546 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 18.2% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($13,534 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 177% larger than aid received Keene State College ($27,936 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Saint Anselm College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Saint Anselm College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Anselm College or KSC .
- Accepted freshman Saint Anselm College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Saint Anselm College (82.3%)
KSC vs. Saint Anselm College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Saint Anselm College? 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 Saint Anselm College and KSC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Keene State College (73% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $15,700 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/