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Overview |
KSC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
KSC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $278 |
Diversity |
KSC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
KSC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 34% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,074 students)
KSC vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Pitt-Bradford?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 16.2% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Pitt-Bradford than Keene State College ($25,534.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than KSC ($16,505 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 31% lower than costs at Keene State College ($10,332 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 33.6% larger than aid received Keene State College ($13,470 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 13 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming KSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Pitt-Bradford students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at KSC (3.1)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than KSC (89.5%)
KSC vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (57% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $13,600 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $614 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($26,295 vs. $26,909)
- KSC graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($271 vs. $278)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/