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Overview |
Western New England University | Kean | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Western New England University | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Western New England University | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | 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 Western New England University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Kean?
- Western New England University is 288.1% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130% higher at Western New England University than Kean University ($41,750.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Western New England University ($10,747 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 1.1% lower than costs at Kean University ($14,670 vs. $14,834)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University as Kean University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 88.8% larger than aid received Kean University ($24,781 vs. $13,123)
Western New England University vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 152 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Kean (82.6%)
Western New England University vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University 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 Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Kean University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/