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Overview |
KSC | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $11,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $35,256 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KSC | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 2,999 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 2,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
KSC | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
KSC | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 16% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 230% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Keene State College ($38,790.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than KSC ($11,996 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 26.4% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($13,534 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 249.6% larger than aid received Keene State College ($35,256 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 73 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming KSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Saint Peters; SPC (88.8%)
KSC vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Saint Peters; SPC and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Saint Peter's University (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $4,000 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $44,400)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $1,295 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,295)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/