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Overview |
KSC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 2,240 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #746 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,230 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,860 | $17,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,405 | $13,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,527 | $14,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
KSC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,666 | 7,121 | ||
| Admitted | 4,157 | 5,710 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 960/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $222 |
Diversity |
KSC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
KSC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 12% | ||
Campus |
KSC | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Keene State College is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 2,240 students)
KSC vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- University of Connecticut Stamford is 38.9% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.9% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than Keene State College ($39,000.00 vs. $23,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than KSC ($13,150 vs. $20,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 26.2% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($13,860 vs. $17,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than University of Connecticut Stamford (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Stamford students is 37.5% larger than aid received Keene State College ($14,478 vs. $10,527)
KSC vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or KSC .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Stamford (1009) is 18 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming University of Connecticut-Stamford students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at KSC (22)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than University of Connecticut-Stamford (80.2%)
KSC vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is the same as at University of Connecticut Stamford (57% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $17,600 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $44,400)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $4,795 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,295)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($222 vs. $271)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/