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Overview |
Kean | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Kean | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 2,872 students)
Kean vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 320.6% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.3% higher at Salve Regina University than Kean University ($45,250.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Salve Regina University ($10,747 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 11.2% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($14,834 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Kean University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 104.1% larger than aid received Kean University ($26,787 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Kean .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Kean vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Kean University (73% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/