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Overview |
KSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
KSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 870/1060 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $229 |
Diversity |
KSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
KSC | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 12% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Fayetteville 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
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Fayetteville State University?
- Keene State College is 1,075.4% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 353.3% higher at KSC than Fayetteville State University ($22,663.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than KSC ($6,355 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 43.4% lower than costs at Keene State College ($9,440 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Fayetteville State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 0.3% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($10,085 vs. $10,050)
KSC vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 121 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming KSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
KSC vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville State University and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Fayetteville State University (57% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,134 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($22,161 vs. $26,295)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($229 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/