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Overview |
Washington College | Kean | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Washington College | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Washington College | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Kean?
- Washington College is 370.6% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.9% higher at Washington College than Kean University ($50,626.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Washington College ($10,747 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 7.2% lower than costs at Kean University ($13,834 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Kean University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 171.9% larger than aid received Kean University ($35,683 vs. $13,123)
Washington College vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Kean University (75% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $46,400)
- Washington College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/