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Overview |
Becker College | Kean | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1027 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | becker.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Becker College | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Becker College | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/31 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 900/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Becker College | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Becker College | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $258 |
Diversity |
Becker College | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Becker College | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Becker College | Kean | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 1,675 students)
Becker College vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Becker College or Kean?
- Becker College is 237.4% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100% higher at Becker College than Kean University ($36,300.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Becker College are 7.5% lower than costs at Kean University ($13,800 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Becker College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($13,123 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Becker College or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Becker College .
- The average SAT score at Becker College (1009) is 81 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Becker College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Becker College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Kean (3.2)
Becker College vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Becker 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 Becker College.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Becker College (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $200 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- Kean graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/