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Overview |
Kean | LHU | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Kean | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Kean | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Kean | LHU | ||
| 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 2,920 students)
Kean vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or LHU?
- Kean University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Kean than Lock Haven University ($18,150.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 43.3% lower than costs at Kean University ($10,350 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Lock Haven University (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($13,123 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Lock Haven University (948) is 20 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming LHU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Kean (3.2)
Kean vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or LHU? 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 LHU and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Lock Haven University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $4,300 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,100)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More LHU 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/