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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Kean | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Kean | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Kean?
- Catholic University of America is 393% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.2% higher at Catholic University of America than Kean University ($53,040.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Catholic University of America ($10,747 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 12.4% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($14,834 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Kean University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 162.5% larger than aid received Kean University ($34,449 vs. $13,123)
Catholic University of America vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Kean (82.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Kean University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $12,200 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $1,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,106)
- Kean graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/