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Overview |
ECSU | Kean | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
ECSU | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
ECSU | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Kean?
- Kean University is 66.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87% higher at Kean than Eastern Connecticut State University ($18,150.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than ECSU ($10,747 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 8.6% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,834 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Kean University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 19.4% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,123 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is the same as at Kean University (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates of Eastern Connecticut State University and Kean have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($46,400 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/