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Overview |
KSC | Penn College | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
KSC | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
KSC | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $222 |
Diversity |
KSC | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
KSC | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 12% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Penn 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
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 31.4% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Penn College than Keene State College ($23,190.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Penn College ($19,546 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 11.6% lower than costs at Keene State College ($12,130 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 39% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,085 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or KSC .
- Accepted freshman KSC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Penn College (3.05)
KSC vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Penn 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 Penn College and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates of Keene State College and Penn College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($44,400 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,795 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,295)
- Penn College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($222 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College 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/