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Overview |
CCSU | Kean | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CCSU | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 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 | 940/1160 | 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 26, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
CCSU | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | 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 CCSU based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 9,468 students)
CCSU vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Kean?
- Kean University is 66.3% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at CCSU than Kean University ($19,358.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than CCSU ($10,747 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 19% lower than costs at Kean University ($12,464 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Central Connecticut State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 111.3% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($13,123 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 83 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.2) as students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Central Connecticut State University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,400)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/