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Overview |
University of New England | KSC | ||
| Location | Biddeford, ME | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,434 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | une.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of New England | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,510 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,510 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,100 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,809 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,555 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
University of New England | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,941 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 4,757 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
University of New England | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New England | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
University of New England | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 5% |
Students |
University of New England | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 54% | ||
Campus |
University of New England | KSC | ||
| 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
- University of New England is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (6,434 students vs. 2,872 students)
University of New England vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New England or KSC?
- University of New England is 236.1% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($39,510.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.3% higher at University of New England than Keene State College ($39,510.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than University of New England ($19,546 vs. $38,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 19% lower than costs at University of New England ($13,534 vs. $16,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New England than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New England students is 103.8% larger than aid received Keene State College ($20,555 vs. $10,085)
University of New England vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New England or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or University of New England .
- The average SAT score at University of New England (1070) is 79 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming University of New England students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at KSC (22)
- Accepted freshman University of New England students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at KSC (3.1)
- University of New England has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than KSC (89.5%)
University of New England vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New England 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 University of New England.
- The graduation rate at University of New England is the same as at Keene State College (57% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of New England earn on average $9,400 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New England graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of New England graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of New England students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/