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Overview |
Kean | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #684 | ||
| 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) | $11,135 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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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 | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| 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 | 89% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 82% | ||
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 (13,352 students vs. 4,372 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 257.4% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.8% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Kean University ($39,792.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($11,593 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 13.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($16,592 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Kean University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 93.4% larger than aid received Kean University ($25,112 vs. $12,982)
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 (83.7%) than Kean (76.9%)
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/