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Overview |
KSC | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $12,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
KSC | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 3,031 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 2,209 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
KSC | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $246 |
Diversity |
KSC | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
KSC | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 47% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Johnson State College | ||
| 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
- Keene State College is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,779 students)
KSC vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Johnson State College?
- Keene State College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Johnson State College for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $11,592.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Johnson State College than Keene State College ($25,680.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson State College than KSC ($15,546 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson State College are 9.1% lower than costs at Keene State College ($12,404 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Johnson State College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 26.3% larger than aid received Keene State College ($12,740 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Johnson State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 16 points higher than at Johnson State College (975)
- Incoming KSC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Johnson State College (18)
- Accepted freshman Johnson State College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Johnson State College (72.9%)
KSC vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Johnson State 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 Johnson State College and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Johnson State College (57% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $33,900)
- Johnson State College students graduate with a $2,476 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($23,819 vs. $26,295)
- Johnson State College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($246 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson State College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/