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Overview |
Kean | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Victoria, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | uhv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $5,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $14,903 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $10,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $11,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $9,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 84% |
Admission |
Kean | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 1,970 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 1,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 13% | ||
| 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 | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $181 |
Diversity |
Kean | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Kean | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Kean | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| 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 University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 4,057 students)
Kean vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or University of Houston-Victoria?
- Kean University is 110.5% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Kean than University of Houston Victoria ($18,150.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than University of Houston-Victoria ($10,747 vs. $11,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 41.4% lower than costs at Kean University ($10,494 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than University of Houston Victoria (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 41.1% larger than aid received University of Houston Victoria ($13,123 vs. $9,301)
Kean vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or University of Houston-Victoria? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Victoria or Kean .
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than University of Houston-Victoria (82.1%)
Kean vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or University of Houston-Victoria? 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 University of Houston-Victoria and Kean.
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $3,200 more per year than University of Houston-Victoria graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,200)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $7,471 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($17,529 vs. $25,000)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($181 vs. $258)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/