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Overview |
Kean | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 1,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $44,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $44,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $13,001 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $23,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $33,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Kean | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 1,152 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 1,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $286 |
Diversity |
Kean | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Kean | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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 Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 1,248 students)
Kean vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 298.1% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($44,334.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136% higher at Cedar Crest College than Kean University ($44,334.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Cedar Crest College ($11,593 vs. $23,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 27.6% lower than costs at Kean University ($13,001 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Kean University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 156% larger than aid received Kean University ($33,234 vs. $12,982)
Kean vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 40 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Kean (76.9%)
Kean vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Cedar Crest College? 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 Cedar Crest College and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Kean University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,750)
- Kean graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($258 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College 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/