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Overview |
KSC | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
KSC | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $266 |
Diversity |
KSC | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
KSC | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 34% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Keene State College is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,360 students)
KSC vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Wilson College?
- Wilson College is 114.4% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Wilson College than Keene State College ($25,200.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Wilson College ($19,546 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 13.1% lower than costs at Keene State College ($11,968 vs. $13,534)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College as Wilson College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 41.2% larger than aid received Keene State College ($14,241 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 50 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming KSC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at KSC (3.1)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than KSC (89.5%)
KSC vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Wilson College (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $545 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,295)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($266 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/