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Overview |
Kean | Regent University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Kean | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1030/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kean | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $256 |
Diversity |
Kean | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Kean | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Regent University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 10,337 students)
Kean vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Regent University?
- Regent University is 68.1% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Kean than Regent University ($18,150.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Regent University ($10,747 vs. $17,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 106.8% lower than costs at Kean University ($7,174 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Regent University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Regent University ($13,123 vs. $11,842)
Kean vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 123 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Regent University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Regent University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Kean vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Regent 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 Regent University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Regent University (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $700 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,700)
- Regent University students graduate with a $188 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($24,812 vs. $25,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/