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Overview |
Kean | Neumann | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 905/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 17% |
Students |
Kean | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 2,155 students)
Kean vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Neumann?
- Neumann University is 215.1% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.8% higher at Neumann than Kean University ($33,900.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Neumann ($10,747 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 11.9% lower than costs at Neumann University ($14,834 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Kean University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 95.3% larger than aid received Kean University ($25,623 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Kean University (928) is 23 points higher than at Neumann (905)
- Incoming Kean students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Neumann (19)
- Accepted freshman Neumann students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Kean (82.6%)
Kean vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Kean University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,600)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Neumann graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/