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Overview |
Salisbury | Kean | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 900/1160 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Salisbury | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Kean | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Kean?
- Kean University is 42.4% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Kean than Salisbury University ($18,150.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Salisbury ($10,747 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 14.2% lower than costs at Kean University ($12,990 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Salisbury University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 89.7% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($13,123 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Kean (82.6%)
Salisbury vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Kean? 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 Kean and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Kean University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,400)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($20,153 vs. $25,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/