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Overview |
Bates | Kean | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 97% |
Admission |
Bates | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 900/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bates | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Bates | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Kean | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Kean?
- Bates College is 467.6% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.5% higher at Bates than Kean University ($61,066.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Bates ($10,747 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 16.1% lower than costs at Bates College ($14,834 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Bates College (97% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 291.8% larger than aid received Kean University ($51,414 vs. $13,123)
Bates vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Bates .
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Kean? 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 Kean and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Kean University (92% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $29,300 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $46,400)
- Bates College students graduate with a $10,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($14,450 vs. $25,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/