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Overview |
Clark University | Kean | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Clark University | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Clark University | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | 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 Clark University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Kean?
- Clark University is 383.4% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.5% higher at Clark University than Kean University ($52,000.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Clark University ($10,747 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 32.9% lower than costs at Kean University ($11,164 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Clark University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 126.4% larger than aid received Kean University ($29,716 vs. $13,123)
Clark University vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University 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 Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Kean University (80% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/