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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Kean | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Kean | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Kean based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 12,884 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Kean?
- Eastern Michigan University is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Kean than Eastern Michigan University ($18,150.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Eastern Michigan University ($10,747 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 30.2% lower than costs at Kean University ($11,396 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Eastern Michigan University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 32% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($13,123 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 101 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Kean (82.6%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Eastern Michigan University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,600)
- Kean University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Kean graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/