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Overview |
Assumption College | KSC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Assumption College | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 15, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Assumption College | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Assumption College | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | 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
- Keene State College is larger than than Assumption College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,059 students)
Assumption College vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or KSC?
- Assumption College is 297.1% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106% higher at Assumption College than Keene State College ($46,680.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Assumption College ($19,546 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 7.6% lower than costs at Assumption College ($13,534 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 222.2% larger than aid received Keene State College ($32,492 vs. $10,085)
Assumption College vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Assumption College (82.3%)
Assumption College vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College 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 Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Keene State College (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $13,400 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/