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Overview |
Kean | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Clarksville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 9,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #912 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | apsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $12,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $16,140 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $10,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Kean | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 6,362 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 5,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 983/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Kean | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Kean | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Austin Peay State University | ||
| 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 Austin Peay State University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 9,326 students)
Kean vs. Austin Peay State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Austin Peay State University?
- Kean University is 57.8% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at Kean than Austin Peay State University ($18,150.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Austin Peay State University ($10,747 vs. $16,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin Peay State University are 20.9% lower than costs at Kean University ($12,274 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Austin Peay State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 28.3% larger than aid received Austin Peay State University ($13,123 vs. $10,232)
Kean vs. Austin Peay State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Austin Peay State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin Peay State University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Austin Peay State University (1011) is 83 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Austin Peay State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Austin Peay State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Kean (82.6%)
Kean vs. Austin Peay State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Austin Peay State 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 Austin Peay State University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Austin Peay State University (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,400)
- Austin Peay State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Austin Peay State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/