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Overview |
Kean | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Kean | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 45% |
Admission |
Kean | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kean | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $191 |
Diversity |
Kean | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Kean | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Kean | LGCNHS | ||
| 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 LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 1,770 students)
Kean vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 182.3% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($31,438.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.4% higher at LGCNHS than Kean University ($31,438.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than LGCNHS ($11,593 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 29.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($16,592 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (91% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 95% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($12,982 vs. $6,657)
Kean vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Kean .
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
Kean vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Kean.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $4,900 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $46,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($191 vs. $258)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/