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Overview |
Kean | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Kean | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1120/1270 | ||
| 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 | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Kean | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 4,397 students)
Kean vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 277.7% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.9% higher at Roger Williams University than Kean University ($40,632.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Roger Williams University ($10,747 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 9.8% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($14,834 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Kean University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 57.1% larger than aid received Kean University ($20,611 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or Kean .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Kean (82.6%)
Kean vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Kean University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/