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Overview |
Kean | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Kean | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Kean | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kean | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Kean | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Kean | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than California University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 6,509 students)
Kean vs. California University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or California University of Pennsylvania?
- Kean University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than California University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at Kean than California University of Pennsylvania ($18,150.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California University of Pennsylvania are 42.4% lower than costs at Kean University ($10,416 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than California University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is ?% larger than aid received California University of Pennsylvania ($13,123 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or California University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California University of Pennsylvania or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Kean University (928) is 6 points higher than at California University of Pennsylvania (922)
- Incoming California University of Pennsylvania students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman California University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Kean (3.2)
Kean vs. California University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or California University of Pennsylvania? 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 California University of Pennsylvania and Kean.
- The graduation rate at California University of Pennsylvania is higher than Kean University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $3,900 more per year than California University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,500)
- California University of Pennsylvania and Kean graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- California University of Pennsylvania and Kean graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More California University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/