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Overview |
Kean | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Kean | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Kean | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 4,566 students)
Kean vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 252.3% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.8% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Kean University ($37,896.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($10,747 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 26.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,834 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Kean University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 98% larger than aid received Kean University ($25,979 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Kean .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Kean (82.6%)
Kean vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Kean University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,100)
- Kean University students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- Kean graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/