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Overview |
KSC | Central State University | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #1023 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
KSC | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 770/950 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
KSC | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $403 |
Diversity |
KSC | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
KSC | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 36% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Central State University | ||
| 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
- Central State University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Central State University?
- Keene State College is 127.1% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.8% higher at KSC than Central State University ($22,663.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than KSC ($10,194 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 24.2% lower than costs at Keene State College ($10,900 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Central State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 45.3% larger than aid received Central State University ($10,085 vs. $6,943)
KSC vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 214 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming KSC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman KSC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Central State University (88.8%)
KSC vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Central State University? 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 Central State University and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Central State University (57% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $17,200 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $27,200)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $12,705 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($26,295 vs. $39,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($271 vs. $403)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/