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Overview |
Kean | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Kean | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| 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 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kean | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Kean | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Kean | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 6,509 students)
Kean vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or PennWest California?
- Kean University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at Kean than PennWest California ($18,150.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 42.4% lower than costs at Kean University ($10,416 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than PennWest California (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($13,123 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Kean University (928) is 6 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming PennWest California students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Kean (3.2)
Kean vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Kean.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Kean University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $3,900 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California and Kean graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- PennWest California and Kean graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/