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Overview |
KSC | UNH Manchester | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 534 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | UNH Manchester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $15,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $34,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $14,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $18,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $7,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
KSC | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 360 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1040/1170 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSC | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | UNH Manchester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
KSC | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
KSC | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 6% | ||
Campus |
KSC | UNH Manchester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Keene State College is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 534 students)
KSC vs. UNH Manchester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or UNH Manchester?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 28.9% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at UNH Manchester than Keene State College ($34,010.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than KSC ($18,923 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 10.6% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($13,534 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 28.9% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($10,085 vs. $7,822)
KSC vs. UNH Manchester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or UNH Manchester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH Manchester or KSC .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire at Manchester (1010) is 19 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than UNH Manchester (85.3%)
KSC vs. UNH Manchester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or UNH Manchester? 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 UNH Manchester and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $8,900 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/