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Overview |
Florida A&M | Kean | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 900/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $258 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Kean | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Florida A&M based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 9,215 students)
Florida A&M vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Kean?
- Kean University is 241.3% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Kean than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($18,150.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Florida A&M ($10,747 vs. $11,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are 27.4% lower than costs at Kean University ($11,644 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Kean University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($13,123 vs. $12,191)
Florida A&M vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 38 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Florida A&M graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,600)
- Kean University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,500)
- Kean graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($258 vs. $294)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/