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Overview |
KSC | Hartwick College | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Oneonta, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 1,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | hartwick.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Hartwick College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $50,254 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $50,254 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $14,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $22,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $41,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KSC | Hartwick College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 3,553 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 2,122 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | 10/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Hartwick College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Hartwick College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
KSC | Hartwick College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
KSC | Hartwick College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 24% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Hartwick College | ||
| 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 Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,103 students)
KSC vs. Hartwick College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Hartwick College?
- Hartwick College is 327.5% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.7% higher at Hartwick College than Keene State College ($50,254.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Hartwick College ($19,546 vs. $22,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 3.7% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($13,534 vs. $14,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 313.7% larger than aid received Keene State College ($41,717 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Hartwick College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Hartwick College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hartwick College or KSC .
- Accepted freshman Hartwick College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Hartwick College (59.7%)
KSC vs. Hartwick College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Hartwick 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 Hartwick College and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Hartwick College (57% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Hartwick College earn on average $700 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than Hartwick College graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Hartwick College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hartwick College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/