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Overview |
Kean | New England Tech | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Warwick, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 1,895 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | neit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | New England Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $32,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $32,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $16,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $33,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $13,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
Kean | New England Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 2,375 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 1,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 74.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 24.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | New England Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | New England Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
Kean | New England Tech | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
Kean | New England Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Kean | New England Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than New England Tech based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 1,895 students)
Kean vs. New England Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or New England Tech?
- New England Institute of Technology is 198.4% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($32,100.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.9% higher at New England Tech than Kean University ($32,100.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than New England Tech ($10,747 vs. $33,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 13.3% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($14,834 vs. $16,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than New England Institute of Technology (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England Institute of Technology students is 3.3% larger than aid received Kean University ($13,552 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. New England Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or New England Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New England Tech or Kean .
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than New England Tech (74.5%)
Kean vs. New England Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or New England Tech? 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 New England Tech and Kean.
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $3,500 more per year than New England Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,900)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- New England Tech graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/