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Overview |
Kean | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Phoenixville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | valleyforge.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $25,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $15,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 370 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kean | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Kean | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Kean | University of Valley Forge | ||
| 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 Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 583 students)
Kean vs. University of Valley Forge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or University of Valley Forge?
- University of Valley Forge is 108.2% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at University of Valley Forge than Kean University ($22,400.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than University of Valley Forge ($10,747 vs. $25,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Valley Forge are 34.2% lower than costs at Kean University ($11,050 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Valley Forge than Kean University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Valley Forge students is 19.8% larger than aid received Kean University ($15,715 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. University of Valley Forge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or University of Valley Forge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Valley Forge or Kean .
- The average SAT score at University of Valley Forge (945) is 17 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming University of Valley Forge students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Valley Forge students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than University of Valley Forge (82.4%)
Kean vs. University of Valley Forge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or University of Valley Forge? 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 Valley Forge and Kean.
- The graduation rate at University of Valley Forge is higher than Kean University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $12,700 more per year than University of Valley Forge graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $33,700)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Valley Forge graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/