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Overview |
KSC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #746 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,230 | $26,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,860 | $12,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,405 | $10,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,527 | $13,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KSC | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,666 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 4,157 | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 935/1175 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
KSC | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $215 |
Diversity |
KSC | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
KSC | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 25% | ||
Campus |
KSC | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,911 students)
KSC vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or UVa-Wise?
- Keene State College is 94.6% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at UVa-Wise than Keene State College ($26,182.00 vs. $23,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than KSC ($10,409 vs. $20,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 10.6% lower than costs at Keene State College ($12,535 vs. $13,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College as The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 30.2% larger than aid received Keene State College ($13,702 vs. $10,527)
KSC vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 49 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming KSC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at KSC (3.1)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than KSC (89.1%)
KSC vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (57% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $2,300 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $5,468 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($20,827 vs. $26,295)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($215 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/