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Overview |
Kean | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 4,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $36,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $36,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $17,495 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $31,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 3,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Kean | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kean | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Kean | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Niagara 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 Niagara University based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 4,221 students)
Kean vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 224.2% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($36,100.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.2% higher at Niagara University than Kean University ($36,100.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Niagara University ($11,593 vs. $17,495)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 27.8% lower than costs at Kean University ($12,980 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Kean University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 144% larger than aid received Kean University ($31,682 vs. $12,982)
Kean vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 109 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Kean (76.9%)
Kean vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Niagara 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 Niagara University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Kean University (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University and Kean graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Niagara University and Kean graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/