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Overview |
Bridgewater State | Kean | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, MA | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,604 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgew.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bridgewater State | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,162 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,225 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
Bridgewater State | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,807 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 7,725 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 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, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bridgewater State | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bridgewater State | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,590 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bridgewater State | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Bridgewater State | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Bridgewater State | Kean | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Bridgewater State based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 9,604 students)
Bridgewater State vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bridgewater State or Kean?
- Kean University is 1,082.2% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.4% higher at Kean than Bridgewater State University ($18,150.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Bridgewater State ($10,747 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 4.7% lower than costs at Kean University ($14,162 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Bridgewater State University (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 52.3% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($13,123 vs. $8,616)
Bridgewater State vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bridgewater State or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Bridgewater State .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater State University (996) is 68 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Bridgewater State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Bridgewater State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Kean (82.6%)
Bridgewater State vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bridgewater State 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 Bridgewater State.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Kean University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $700 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,700)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $410 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($24,590 vs. $25,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/