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Overview |
KSC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KSC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $268 |
Diversity |
KSC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
KSC | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 45% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Keene State College is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,178 students)
KSC vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 236.1% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.3% higher at Delaware Valley University than Keene State College ($39,500.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Delaware Valley University ($19,546 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 9.7% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($13,534 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 181.9% larger than aid received Keene State College ($28,430 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 3 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming KSC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at KSC (3.1)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than KSC (89.5%)
KSC vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Delaware Valley 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 Delaware Valley University and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Delaware Valley University (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $295 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,295)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/