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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | KSC | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $271 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | KSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 2,872 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or KSC?
- Keene State College is 136.1% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 355.2% higher at KSC than Southern University and A & M College ($22,663.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University and A & M College than KSC ($16,959 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 44.5% lower than costs at Keene State College ($9,366 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Southern University and A & M College (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 34.2% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($10,085 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 80 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming KSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Southern University and A & M College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.1) as students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or KSC? 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 KSC and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Southern University and A & M College (57% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,000)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $4,455 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($26,295 vs. $30,750)
- KSC graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($271 vs. $317)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/