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Overview |
Kean | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
Kean | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 840/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Kean | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Hampton 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 Hampton University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 3,286 students)
Kean vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 143.5% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Hampton University than Kean University ($26,198.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Hampton University ($10,747 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 14.2% lower than costs at Kean University ($12,986 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Hampton University (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Kean University ($13,710 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 92 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Hampton University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Kean vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Hampton 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 Hampton University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Kean University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $500 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/