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Overview |
Kean | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 4,548 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $36,865 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $36,865 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $15,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $23,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $27,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 82% |
Admission |
Kean | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 6,331 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 4,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 990/1250 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Kean | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Kean | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Gannon 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 Gannon University based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 4,548 students)
Kean vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 231.1% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($36,865.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.2% higher at Gannon University than Kean University ($36,865.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Gannon University ($11,593 vs. $23,942)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gannon University are 6.3% lower than costs at Kean University ($15,610 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Gannon University (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 111.7% larger than aid received Kean University ($27,483 vs. $12,982)
Kean vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 107 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Gannon University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
Kean vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Gannon 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 Gannon University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Kean University (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/