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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | KSC | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 392 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Goldey-Beacom College | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $271 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | KSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Keene State College is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,012 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or KSC?
- Goldey Beacom College is 11% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($13,050.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.7% higher at KSC than Goldey Beacom College ($22,663.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than KSC ($13,454 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 16.7% lower than costs at Keene State College ($11,600 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Goldey Beacom College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 3.6% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($10,085 vs. $9,739)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman KSC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Goldey-Beacom College (62.7%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Goldey Beacom College (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $200 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,400)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $2,620 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($23,675 vs. $26,295)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($244 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/