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Overview |
Humboldt State University | Kean | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,156 | 13,352 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #803 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,135 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $18,785 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,166 | $16,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,837 | $11,593 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,046 | $12,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 91% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,019 | 12,142 | ||
| Admitted | 13,855 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.9% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 1020/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | Kean | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 6,156 students)
Humboldt State University vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or Kean?
- Kean University is 93.9% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($11,135.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Kean than Humboldt State University ($18,785.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Humboldt State University ($11,593 vs. $13,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Humboldt State University are 26% lower than costs at Kean University ($13,166 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Humboldt State University (91% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 29.2% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($12,982 vs. $10,046)
Humboldt State University vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Humboldt State University (990) is 62 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Humboldt State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Humboldt State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Kean (76.9%)
Humboldt State University vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University 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 Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Humboldt State University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Humboldt State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/