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Overview |
Kean | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 2,895 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $64,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $64,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $35,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $44,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 95% |
Admission |
Kean | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 7,123 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 3,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 1240/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Kean | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
Kean | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Kean | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 2,895 students)
Kean vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 476.8% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($64,230.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.9% higher at Gettysburg College than Kean University ($64,230.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Gettysburg College ($11,593 vs. $35,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 6.8% lower than costs at Kean University ($15,530 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Kean University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 244.1% larger than aid received Kean University ($44,671 vs. $12,982)
Kean vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Kean .
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Gettysburg College (47.5%)
Kean vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Kean University (85% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $14,500 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $46,400)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/