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Overview |
KSC | YCP | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
KSC | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
KSC | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $273 |
Diversity |
KSC | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
KSC | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 33% | ||
Campus |
KSC | YCP | ||
| 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
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or YCP?
- York College Pennsylvania is 79.3% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($21,070.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at KSC than York College Pennsylvania ($22,663.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than YCP ($19,546 vs. $20,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 8.9% lower than costs at Keene State College ($12,430 vs. $13,534)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College as York College Pennsylvania (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 48.5% larger than aid received Keene State College ($14,978 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or KSC .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 63 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming YCP students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at KSC (22)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at KSC (3.1)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than KSC (89.5%)
KSC vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or YCP? 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 YCP and KSC.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Keene State College (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $6,300 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($26,295 vs. $26,495)
- KSC graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($271 vs. $273)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YCP students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/