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Overview |
Kean | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Kean | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1163/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kean | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Kean | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 3,536 students)
Kean vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 350.2% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.8% higher at Bryant University than Kean University ($48,432.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Bryant University ($10,747 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 11.5% lower than costs at Bryant University ($14,834 vs. $16,534)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kean University as Bryant University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 95.2% larger than aid received Kean University ($25,615 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Kean .
- Accepted freshman Bryant University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Kean vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Bryant University? 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 Bryant University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Kean University (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $27,100 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/