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Overview |
KSC | Bryn Athyn College | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Bryn Athyn, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 285 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | brynathyn.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Bryn Athyn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $25,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $25,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $13,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $21,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $17,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
KSC | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 579 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 980/1253 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KSC | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Bryn Athyn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | N/A |
Diversity |
KSC | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
KSC | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 18% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Bryn Athyn College | ||
| 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
- Keene State College is larger than than Bryn Athyn College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 285 students)
KSC vs. Bryn Athyn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Bryn Athyn College?
- Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is 113.9% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($25,140.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Bryn Athyn College than Keene State College ($25,140.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Bryn Athyn College ($19,546 vs. $21,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church are 0.6% lower than costs at Keene State College ($13,449 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Athyn College of the New Church students is 75.7% larger than aid received Keene State College ($17,720 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Bryn Athyn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Bryn Athyn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Athyn College or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 39 points higher than at Bryn Athyn College (952)
- Incoming KSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bryn Athyn College (21)
- Accepted freshman KSC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Bryn Athyn College (2.87)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Bryn Athyn College (80%)
KSC vs. Bryn Athyn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Bryn Athyn 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 Bryn Athyn College and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (57% vs. 30%)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Athyn College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/