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Overview |
Columbus State | Kean | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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 | Jun 30, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Columbus State | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | 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 Columbus State based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 7,479 students)
Columbus State vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Kean?
- Kean University is 146.1% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Kean than Columbus State University ($18,150.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Columbus State ($10,747 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 22.8% lower than costs at Kean University ($12,080 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Kean University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 43.5% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($13,123 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 33 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Columbus State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Kean students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Kean (82.6%)
Columbus State vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Columbus State University (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/