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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | KSC | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $271 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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
- Georgia Southwestern State University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (3,070 students vs. 2,872 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or KSC?
- Keene State College is 189.2% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at KSC than Georgia Southwestern State University ($22,663.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than KSC ($12,186 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 50.7% lower than costs at Keene State College ($8,978 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 6.5% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($10,085 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 24 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming KSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Southwestern students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (57% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $4,295 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,295)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($227 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/