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Overview |
Kean | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Kean | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Kean | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 2,484 students)
Kean vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 263.5% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.4% higher at Alvernia University than Kean University ($39,100.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Alvernia University ($10,747 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 5.7% lower than costs at Kean University ($14,030 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Kean University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 96.3% larger than aid received Kean University ($25,757 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 70 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Kean vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Kean University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,800)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/