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Overview |
Kean | Lander University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Kean | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Kean | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Lander University | ||
| 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 Lander University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 4,167 students)
Kean vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Lander University?
- Kean University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Lander University than Kean University ($20,300.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Lander University ($10,747 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 38.6% lower than costs at Kean University ($10,700 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Kean University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 21.9% larger than aid received Lander University ($13,123 vs. $10,763)
Kean vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Kean University (928) is 6 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Lander University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Kean vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Lander 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 Lander University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Lander University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,000)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/