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Overview |
KSC | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
KSC | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $227 |
Diversity |
KSC | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
KSC | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 63% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,854 students)
KSC vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 425.4% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.5% higher at Gettysburg College than Keene State College ($61,760.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Gettysburg College ($19,546 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 10.3% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($13,534 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Gettysburg College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 328.7% larger than aid received Keene State College ($43,239 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or KSC .
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
KSC vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and KSC.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Keene State College (85% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $16,500 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $44,400)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,295 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,295)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($227 vs. $271)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/