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Overview |
WestConn | KSC | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 2,846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #746 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $23,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $13,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $20,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $10,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 4,666 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 4,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $271 |
Diversity |
WestConn | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 46% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | KSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (4,137 students vs. 2,846 students)
WestConn vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or KSC?
- Keene State College is 76.4% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.4% higher at KSC than Western Connecticut State University ($23,230.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than KSC ($16,527 vs. $20,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 9.2% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,860 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 32.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($10,527 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Western Connecticut State University (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,295 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,295)
- WestConn graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/