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Overview |
KSC | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
KSC | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 810/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KSC | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $320 |
Diversity |
KSC | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
KSC | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 29% | ||
Campus |
KSC | North Carolina Central 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
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or North Carolina Central University?
- Keene State College is 215.3% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at KSC than North Carolina Central University ($22,663.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than KSC ($13,708 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 14.1% lower than costs at Keene State College ($11,864 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than North Carolina Central University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 60.3% larger than aid received Keene State College ($16,168 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 112 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming KSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
KSC vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than North Carolina Central University (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $9,200 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $35,200)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $4,705 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($26,295 vs. $31,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($271 vs. $320)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/