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Overview |
KSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 10,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #565 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $7,361 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $16,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $4,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 76% |
Admission |
KSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 10,403 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 7,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $240 |
Diversity |
KSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
KSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 35% | ||
Campus |
KSC | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or UW-Eau Claire?
- Keene State College is 59.7% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $7,361.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at KSC than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($22,663.00 vs. $16,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than KSC ($15,000 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 50.1% lower than costs at Keene State College ($9,014 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 137.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($10,085 vs. $4,251)
KSC vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or KSC .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (1110) is 119 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming UW-Eau Claire students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at KSC (22)
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than UW-Eau Claire (76.6%)
KSC vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and KSC.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than Keene State College (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $3,500 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $44,400)
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students graduate with a $3,045 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,295)
- UW-Eau Claire graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($240 vs. $271)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/