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Overview |
KSC | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Parkersburg, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 2,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | wvup.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $4,032 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $9,024 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $7,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $3,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $5,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
KSC | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
KSC | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $12,031 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $124 |
Diversity |
KSC | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
KSC | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 8% | ||
Campus |
KSC | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Keene State College is larger than than West Virginia University at Parkersburg based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,288 students)
KSC vs. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or West Virginia University at Parkersburg?
- Keene State College is 191.5% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University at Parkersburg for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $4,032.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.1% higher at KSC than West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($22,663.00 vs. $9,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University at Parkersburg than KSC ($3,029 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University at Parkersburg are 88% lower than costs at Keene State College ($7,200 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than West Virginia University at Parkersburg (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 73.6% larger than aid received West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($10,085 vs. $5,811)
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or West Virginia University at Parkersburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University at Parkersburg or KSC .
KSC vs. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or West Virginia University at Parkersburg? 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 West Virginia University at Parkersburg and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than West Virginia University at Parkersburg (57% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $12,900 more per year than West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $31,500)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg students graduate with a $14,264 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($12,031 vs. $26,295)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($124 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University at Parkersburg students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/