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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Plymouth WCU Millersville University of Pennsylvania Penn State Westfield State University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Salem State University East Stroudsburg University Temple Penn State Brandywine| Keene State College | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSC | Ship | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
KSC | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KSC | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
KSC | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
KSC | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 10% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Ship?
- Keene State College is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.5% higher at KSC than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($22,663.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Ship ($19,546 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 17.3% lower than costs at Keene State College ($11,538 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 32.8% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,085 vs. $7,593)
KSC vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 12 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming KSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Ship (87.8%)
KSC vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Ship? 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 Ship and KSC.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Keene State College (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,800 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,400)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,295 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,295)
- Ship graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/