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Overview |
KSC | UArts | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KSC | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
KSC | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
KSC | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
KSC | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 66% | ||
Campus |
KSC | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Keene State College is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,313 students)
KSC vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 333.5% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.8% higher at UArts than Keene State College ($50,950.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than UArts ($19,546 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 32.6% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($13,534 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 152.5% larger than aid received Keene State College ($25,460 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or KSC .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 54 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming UArts students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at KSC (22)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than UArts (80%)
KSC vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or UArts? 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 UArts and KSC.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Keene State College (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $9,900 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $34,500)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/