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Overview |
KSC | UWSP | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
KSC | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 19/24 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
KSC | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $251 |
Diversity |
KSC | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
KSC | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 10% | ||
Campus |
KSC | UWSP | ||
| 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 Stevens Point is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or UWSP?
- Keene State College is 75.5% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at KSC than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($22,663.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than KSC ($13,702 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 69.2% lower than costs at Keene State College ($8,000 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 141.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($10,085 vs. $4,169)
KSC vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or KSC .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 59 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at KSC (22)
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than UWSP (89.1%)
KSC vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or UWSP? 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 UWSP and KSC.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Keene State College (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $2,700 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $1,935 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($24,360 vs. $26,295)
- UWSP graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($251 vs. $271)
- More UWSP 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/