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Overview |
Kean | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kean | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Kean | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 2,178 students)
Kean vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 267.2% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.6% higher at Delaware Valley University than Kean University ($39,500.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Delaware Valley University ($10,747 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 0.1% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($14,834 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Kean University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 116.6% larger than aid received Kean University ($28,430 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 66 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Kean (82.6%)
Kean vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Delaware Valley 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 Delaware Valley University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Kean University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,100)
- Kean University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/