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Overview |
Kean | York | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 6,161 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $5,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 86% |
Admission |
Kean | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 14,236 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 8,459 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kean | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $90 |
Diversity |
Kean | York | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Kean | York | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Kean | York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 6,161 students)
Kean vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or York?
- Kean University is 60.7% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($11,135.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Kean than CUNY York College ($18,785.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Kean ($5,631 vs. $11,593)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 31.3% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($16,592 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than CUNY York College (91% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 64.4% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($12,982 vs. $7,896)
Kean vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Kean University (928) is 43 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman Kean students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at York (3.15)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than York (59.4%)
Kean vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or York? 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 York and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than CUNY York College (49% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $3,200 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $16,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($8,800 vs. $25,000)
- York graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($90 vs. $258)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/