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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Kean | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,296 | 13,352 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $11,135 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $18,785 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,225 | $16,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,820 | $11,593 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,717 | $12,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 91% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,353 | 12,142 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1020/1198 | ||
| 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 |
Fitchburg State | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Kean | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 6,296 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Kean?
- Kean University is 1,047.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($11,135.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.5% higher at Kean than Fitchburg State University ($18,785.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Fitchburg State ($11,593 vs. $15,820)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 16.6% lower than costs at Kean University ($14,225 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Fitchburg State University (91% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 48.9% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($12,982 vs. $8,717)
Fitchburg State vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 65 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Kean (76.9%)
Fitchburg State vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Fitchburg State University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $2,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($22,685 vs. $25,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/