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Overview |
Kean | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 6,981 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #851 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $36,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $36,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $13,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $21,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $31,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 83% |
Admission |
Kean | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 2,852 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 2,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Kean | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
Kean | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Kean | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Eastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Eastern University based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 6,981 students)
Kean vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 230.1% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($36,760.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.7% higher at Eastern University than Kean University ($36,760.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Eastern University ($11,593 vs. $21,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 26% lower than costs at Kean University ($13,168 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Eastern University (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 141.2% larger than aid received Kean University ($31,308 vs. $12,982)
Kean vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 98 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Kean (76.9%)
Kean vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Eastern 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 Eastern University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Kean University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $500 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,900)
- Kean University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- Kean graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Eastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/