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Overview |
Kean | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 886 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 880/1085 | ||
| 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 | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $363 |
Diversity |
Kean | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Kean | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Chowan 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 Chowan University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 886 students)
Kean vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Chowan University?
- Chowan University is 140.6% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at Chowan University than Kean University ($25,880.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Chowan University ($10,747 vs. $17,334)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 53.7% lower than costs at Kean University ($9,650 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Kean University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 56.8% larger than aid received Kean University ($20,580 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Kean University (928) is 155 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Kean students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Kean students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Kean (82.6%)
Kean vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Chowan 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 Chowan University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Chowan University (49% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $34,600)
- Kean University students graduate with a $10,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $35,150)
- Kean graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($258 vs. $363)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/