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Vanguard University of Southern California Cal State Fullerton William Paterson University of New Jersey| Hope International University | Keystone College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HIU | Keystone College | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | La Plume, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 1,131 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | #981 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | keystone.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | Keystone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $14,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $14,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | $15,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $15,368 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HIU | Keystone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 1,572 | ||
| Admitted | 261 | 1,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 885/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
HIU | Keystone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | Keystone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
HIU | Keystone College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 7% |
Students |
HIU | Keystone College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 38% | ||
Campus |
HIU | Keystone College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Keystone College is larger than than HIU based on total student enrollment (1,131 students vs. 1,116 students)
HIU vs. Keystone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or Keystone College?
- Hope International University is 130.8% more expensive to attend than Keystone College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.8% higher at HIU than Keystone College ($34,500.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keystone College than HIU ($15,559 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keystone College are 9.7% lower than costs at Hope International University ($11,900 vs. $13,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University as Keystone College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 50.2% larger than aid received Keystone College ($23,077 vs. $15,368)
HIU vs. Keystone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HIU or Keystone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keystone College or HIU .
- The average SAT score at Hope International University (910) is 4 points higher than at Keystone College (906)
- Incoming HIU students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Keystone College (19)
- Accepted freshman HIU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Keystone College (3.0)
- Keystone College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than HIU (32.2%)
HIU vs. Keystone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU or Keystone College? 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 Keystone College and HIU.
- The graduation rate at Keystone College is higher than Hope International University (39% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Hope International University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $33,400)
- Keystone College and HIU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Keystone College and HIU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More HIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Keystone College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/