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Overview |
Kean | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 73% |
Admission |
Kean | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
Kean | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Kean | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Central Washington University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 9,257 students)
Kean vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Central Washington University?
- Kean University is 57.8% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Central Washington University than Kean University ($23,881.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Central Washington University ($10,747 vs. $15,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Washington University are 8.7% lower than costs at Kean University ($13,645 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Central Washington University (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 41.2% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($13,123 vs. $9,294)
Kean vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Central Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central Washington University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Central Washington University (978) is 50 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Central Washington University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Kean students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Kean (82.6%)
Kean vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Central Washington 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 Central Washington University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Kean University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,400)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($20,737 vs. $25,000)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/