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Overview |
KSC | Drew University | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
KSC | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
KSC | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
KSC | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 27% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Keene State College is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,092 students)
KSC vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Drew University?
- Drew University is 266.5% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.1% higher at Drew University than Keene State College ($43,074.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Drew University ($19,546 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 21.2% lower than costs at Drew University ($13,534 vs. $16,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College as Drew University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 216.3% larger than aid received Keene State College ($31,901 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or KSC .
- Accepted freshman KSC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.1) as students at Drew University (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Drew University (72.7%)
KSC vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Drew 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 Drew University and KSC.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than Keene State College (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $11,100 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/