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Overview |
CSU | Kean | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 97% |
Admission |
CSU | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 900/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
CSU | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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
- California State University Chico is larger than than Kean based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 12,884 students)
CSU vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Kean?
- Kean University is 87.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Kean than California State University Chico ($18,150.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than CSU ($10,747 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 2.5% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($14,834 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than California State University Chico (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 43.2% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($13,123 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 75 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Kean (3.2)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Kean (82.6%)
CSU vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Kean University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $6,000 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $46,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($17,000 vs. $25,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/