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Overview |
FDU | Kean | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
FDU | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 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 |
FDU | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
FDU | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
FDU | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 3% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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 FDU based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Kean?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 209.2% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.3% higher at FDU than Kean University ($33,264.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than FDU ($10,747 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 5.1% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($14,834 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Kean University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 116.7% larger than aid received Kean University ($28,436 vs. $13,123)
FDU vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is 106 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming FDU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Kean (3.2)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Kean (82.6%)
FDU vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Kean University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $6,500 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/