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Overview |
Kean | Pitt | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 82% |
Admission |
Kean | Pitt | ||
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| Applied | 12,142 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Kean | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Kean | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Kean | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Kean based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 13,352 students)
Kean vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 81% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($20,154.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.1% higher at Pitt than Kean University ($38,520.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Pitt ($11,593 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 23.6% lower than costs at Kean University ($13,420 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 23% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($12,982 vs. $10,551)
Kean vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Kean .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 344 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Kean vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Kean University (79% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $11,600 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $1,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,909)
- Kean graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/