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Overview |
Kean | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
Kean | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Kean | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Ithaca College | ||
| 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 5,054 students)
Kean vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 347.4% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.2% higher at Ithaca College than Kean University ($48,126.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Ithaca College ($10,747 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 7.4% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,834 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Kean University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 126.1% larger than aid received Kean University ($29,677 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Kean .
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Kean vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Ithaca College? 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 Ithaca College and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Kean University (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- Kean graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/