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Overview |
KSC | TESC | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
KSC | TESC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| 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 | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $111 |
Diversity |
KSC | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
KSC | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | - | ||
Campus |
KSC | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or TESC?
- Keene State College is 59.4% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.2% higher at KSC than Thomas Edison State College ($22,663.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 165.2% lower than costs at Keene State College ($5,103 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Thomas Edison State College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($10,085 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or KSC .
KSC vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or TESC? 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 TESC and KSC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $13,400 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $44,400)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $15,545 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($10,750 vs. $26,295)
- TESC graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($111 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/