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Overview |
Kean | UArts | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Kean | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Kean | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 1,313 students)
Kean vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 373.6% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.7% higher at UArts than Kean University ($50,950.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than UArts ($10,747 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 21% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($14,834 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Kean University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 94% larger than aid received Kean University ($25,460 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Kean .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 117 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming UArts students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kean (19)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than UArts (80%)
Kean vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or UArts? 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 UArts and Kean.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Kean University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $11,900 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $34,500)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/