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Overview |
Kean | Chatham | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Kean | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Kean | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Kean | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 2,387 students)
Kean vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 277.6% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.8% higher at Chatham than Kean University ($40,625.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Chatham ($10,747 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 16.6% lower than costs at Kean University ($12,719 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Kean University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 108.3% larger than aid received Kean University ($27,330 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Kean .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Kean vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Kean University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/