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Overview |
Kean | Penn College | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
Kean | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kean | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Kean | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Kean | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 4,241 students)
Kean vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 43.6% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Penn College than Kean University ($23,190.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Penn College ($10,747 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 22.3% lower than costs at Kean University ($12,130 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 80.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($13,123 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Kean .
- Accepted freshman Kean students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Kean vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Penn 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 Penn College and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/