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Overview |
Kean | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Kean | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 850/1100 | ||
| 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 | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Kean | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Carlow 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 Carlow University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 2,104 students)
Kean vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 201.2% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at Carlow University than Kean University ($32,402.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Carlow University ($10,747 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 14% lower than costs at Kean University ($13,014 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Kean University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 103.6% larger than aid received Kean University ($26,713 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 44 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Carlow University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Kean (82.6%)
Kean vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Carlow 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 Carlow University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Kean University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,900)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/