| KSC vs. PSU |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #30 in Federal Region I Universities #8 in New Hampshire Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,710 New Hampshire Residents $26,186 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,558 New Hampshire Residents $25,498 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,149 New Hampshire Residents $13,715 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$18,350 New Hampshire Residents $24,950 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,873 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,274 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter89.53% | Acceptance Rate | Easier97.55% |
| Favorable17.65% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.07% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,872 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,872 |
| Smaller2,737 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,308 |
| Smaller135 | Graduate Student Population | Larger564 |
| Smaller49 | Online Student Population | Larger304 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher59% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower68% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,953) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,343) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,918) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,060) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 339 | Number of faculties | 358 |
| Higher$89,441 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$80,100 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.