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Overview |
Kean | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 852/1092 | ||
| 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 | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 18% |
Students |
Kean | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Holy Family 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 Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 2,912 students)
Kean vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Holy Family University?
- Holy Family University is 192.9% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($31,508.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Holy Family University than Kean University ($31,508.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Holy Family University ($10,747 vs. $12,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 2.3% lower than costs at Kean University ($14,500 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Kean University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 92.9% larger than aid received Kean University ($25,316 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Kean University (928) is 13 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Kean students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Kean vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Holy Family 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 Holy Family University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Kean University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University 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/