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Overview |
KSC | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
KSC | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
KSC | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
KSC | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 11% | ||
Campus |
KSC | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 30.2% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Winthrop University than Keene State College ($29,636.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than KSC ($17,008 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 29% lower than costs at Keene State College ($10,488 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Winthrop University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Keene State College ($12,961 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 53 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at KSC (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
KSC vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and KSC.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Keene State College (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $39,500)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/