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Overview |
CSU | KSC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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 |
CSU | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $271 |
Diversity |
CSU | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
CSU | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 54% | ||
Campus |
CSU | KSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Keene State College is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or KSC?
- Keene State College is 53.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196% higher at KSC than Chicago State University ($22,663.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than KSC ($6,446 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 2% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($13,534 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Chicago State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 57.6% larger than aid received Keene State College ($15,891 vs. $10,085)
CSU vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 116 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming KSC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Chicago State University (57% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $6,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,300)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $4,955 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,295 vs. $31,250)
- KSC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($271 vs. $323)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/