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Overview |
Kean | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
Kean | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kean | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $143 |
Diversity |
Kean | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Kean | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 807 students)
Kean vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Plaza College?
- Plaza College is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at Kean than Plaza College ($18,150.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Plaza College ($10,747 vs. $17,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 111.9% lower than costs at Kean University ($7,000 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Plaza College (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 92.4% larger than aid received Plaza College ($13,123 vs. $6,822)
Kean vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Kean .
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Plaza College (30%)
Kean vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Plaza 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 Plaza College and Kean.
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $19,100 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $11,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($13,915 vs. $25,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($143 vs. $258)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/