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Overview |
KSC | VSU | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
KSC | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KSC | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $305 |
Diversity |
KSC | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
KSC | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 27% | ||
Campus |
KSC | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or VSU?
- Keene State College is 112.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at KSC than Virginia State University ($22,663.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than KSC ($15,773 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 17.2% lower than costs at Keene State College ($11,544 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Virginia State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 14% larger than aid received Keene State College ($11,498 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 134 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming KSC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman KSC students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than KSC (89.5%)
KSC vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or VSU? 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 VSU and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Virginia State University (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $7,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $36,700)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $3,205 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($26,295 vs. $29,500)
- KSC graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($271 vs. $305)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/