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Overview |
KSC | F&M | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
KSC | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
KSC | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $227 |
Diversity |
KSC | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
KSC | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 53% | ||
Campus |
KSC | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,990 students)
KSC vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 458.6% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.7% higher at F&M than Keene State College ($65,652.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than F&M ($19,546 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 11.1% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($13,534 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Franklin and Marshall College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 387.6% larger than aid received Keene State College ($49,177 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or KSC .
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than F&M (36.2%)
KSC vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or F&M? 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 F&M and KSC.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Keene State College (85% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $17,500 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $44,400)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,295 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,295)
- F&M graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($227 vs. $271)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/