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Overview |
Becker College | KSC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1027 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | becker.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Becker College | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Becker College | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/31 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Becker College | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Becker College | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $271 |
Diversity |
Becker College | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Becker College | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Becker College | KSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Keene State College is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,675 students)
Becker College vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Becker College or KSC?
- Becker College is 208.8% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at Becker College than Keene State College ($36,300.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 2% lower than costs at Becker College ($13,534 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Becker College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($10,085 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Becker College or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Becker College .
- The average SAT score at Becker College (1009) is 18 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming Becker College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at KSC (22)
- Accepted freshman Becker College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at KSC (3.1)
Becker College vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Becker 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 Becker College.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Becker College (57% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $2,200 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $205 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($26,295 vs. $26,500)
- KSC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($271 vs. $274)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/