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Overview |
Western New England University | KSC | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Western New England University | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 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, 2023 |
Academics |
Western New England University | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Western New England University | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | KSC | ||
| 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
- Western New England University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,872 students)
Western New England University vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or KSC?
- Western New England University is 255.2% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.2% higher at Western New England University than Keene State College ($41,750.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Western New England University ($19,546 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 8.4% lower than costs at Western New England University ($13,534 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Western New England University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 145.7% larger than aid received Keene State College ($24,781 vs. $10,085)
Western New England University vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 89 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at KSC (22)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Western New England University (88%)
Western New England University vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University 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 Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Keene State College (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $15,400 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/