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Overview |
KSC | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KSC | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
KSC | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
KSC | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 86% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Salve Regina University | ||
| 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
- Keene State College is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 285% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.7% higher at Salve Regina University than Keene State College ($45,250.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Salve Regina University ($19,546 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 21.9% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($13,534 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 165.6% larger than aid received Keene State College ($26,787 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or KSC .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
KSC vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and KSC.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Keene State College (73% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $9,900 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/