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Overview |
Kean | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
Kean | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 813/990 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Kean | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $348 |
Diversity |
Kean | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Kean | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 1,860 students)
Kean vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Virginia Union University?
- Kean University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.4% higher at Kean than Virginia Union University ($18,150.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Virginia Union University ($10,747 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 59.7% lower than costs at Kean University ($9,286 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Virginia Union University (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 52.6% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($13,123 vs. $8,597)
Kean vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Kean University (928) is 156 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Kean students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Kean students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
Kean vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Virginia Union University (49% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $33,300)
- Kean University students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $33,750)
- Kean graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($258 vs. $348)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/