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Overview |
Kean | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kean | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Kean | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 1,988 students)
Kean vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 268.8% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.6% higher at Seton Hill University than Kean University ($39,674.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Seton Hill University ($10,747 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 11.1% lower than costs at Kean University ($13,350 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Kean University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 115.8% larger than aid received Kean University ($28,325 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Kean .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Kean vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Seton Hill University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,000)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/