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Overview |
Kean | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Kean | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Kean | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kean | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Kean | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Longwood 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 4,545 students)
Kean vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Longwood University?
- Kean University is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($11,135.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Longwood University than Kean University ($20,870.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Longwood University ($11,593 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 4.4% lower than costs at Kean University ($15,887 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Kean University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 19.4% larger than aid received Longwood University ($12,982 vs. $10,869)
Kean vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 57 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Kean (76.9%)
Kean vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Kean University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University and Kean graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Longwood University and Kean graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/