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Overview |
KSC | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KSC | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 852/1092 | ||
| 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, 2023 |
Academics |
KSC | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
KSC | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 18% |
Students |
KSC | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 11% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Holy Family University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Holy Family University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Holy Family University?
- Holy Family University is 168.1% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at Holy Family University than Keene State College ($31,508.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than KSC ($12,379 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 7.1% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($13,534 vs. $14,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 151% larger than aid received Keene State College ($25,316 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 76 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Holy Family University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
KSC vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Holy Family University? 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 Holy Family University and KSC.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Keene State College (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $6,600 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/