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Overview |
KSC | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Durham, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 13,626 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #746 | #345 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $15,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,230 | $35,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,860 | $13,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,405 | $24,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,527 | $13,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
KSC | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
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| Applied | 4,666 | 20,887 | ||
| Admitted | 4,157 | 18,144 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1120/1320 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
KSC | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
KSC | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
KSC | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 59% | ||
Campus |
KSC | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of New Hampshire Main Campus is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (13,626 students vs. 2,846 students)
KSC vs. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?
- University of New Hampshire Main Campus is 32% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($15,520.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus than Keene State College ($35,290.00 vs. $23,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus ($20,405 vs. $24,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire Main Campus are 4.1% lower than costs at Keene State College ($13,314 vs. $13,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than University of New Hampshire Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire Main Campus students is 31.4% larger than aid received Keene State College ($13,831 vs. $10,527)
KSC vs. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or KSC .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire Main Campus (1109) is 118 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at KSC (22)
- Accepted freshman University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (86.9%)
KSC vs. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus? 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 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus and KSC.
- The graduation rate at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is higher than Keene State College (76% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire Main Campus earn on average $8,900 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/