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Overview |
KSC | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
KSC | Shawnee State University | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $245 |
Diversity |
KSC | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
KSC | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 13% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Shawnee State University?
- Keene State College is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at KSC than Shawnee State University ($22,663.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than KSC ($13,313 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 16.8% lower than costs at Keene State College ($11,588 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Shawnee State University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 30.7% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($10,085 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or KSC .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at KSC (3.1)
KSC vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Shawnee State University (57% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $2,583 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($23,712 vs. $26,295)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($245 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/