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Overview |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | KSC | ||
| Location | Durham, NH | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,953 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #353 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,520 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,430 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,507 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,573 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,016 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 18,281 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 54% | ||
Campus |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | KSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Hampshire Main Campus is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (13,953 students vs. 2,872 students)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or KSC?
- University of New Hampshire Main Campus is 32% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($15,520.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus than Keene State College ($34,430.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus ($19,546 vs. $24,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire Main Campus are 6.8% lower than costs at Keene State College ($12,676 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than University of New Hampshire Main Campus (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire Main Campus students is 34.6% larger than aid received Keene State College ($13,573 vs. $10,085)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire Main Campus (1109) is 118 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at KSC (22)
- Accepted freshman University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (87%)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or KSC? 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 KSC and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is higher than Keene State College (76% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire Main Campus 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 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 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/