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Overview |
KSC | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KSC | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
KSC | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
KSC | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 20% | ||
Campus |
KSC | La Salle 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
- La Salle University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 177.7% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at La Salle University than Keene State College ($32,640.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than KSC ($17,552 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 7.5% lower than costs at La Salle University ($13,534 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 187.8% larger than aid received Keene State College ($29,025 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 1 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming KSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at KSC (3.1)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than KSC (89.5%)
KSC vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or La Salle 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 La Salle University and KSC.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Keene State College (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $13,900 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/