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Overview |
Gainesville College | Kean | ||
| Location | Oakwood, Georgia | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsc.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gainesville College | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,408 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Gainesville College | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,538 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 2,509 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 900/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gainesville College | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gainesville College | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Gainesville College | Kean | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 36% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Gainesville College | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 3% | ||
Campus |
Gainesville College | Kean | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 0 students)
Gainesville College vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gainesville College or Kean?
- Kean University is 372.5% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.8% higher at Kean than Gainesville State College ($18,150.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 100.2% lower than costs at Kean University ($7,408 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Gainesville State College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($13,123 vs. $0)
Gainesville College vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gainesville College or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Gainesville College .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Kean (82.6%)
Gainesville College vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gainesville College 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 Gainesville College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/