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Overview |
Kean | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Mahwah, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 5,478 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #203 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | ramapo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $15,363 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $25,373 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $15,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $12,553 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 58% |
Admission |
Kean | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 7,207 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 5,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1100/1295 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,846 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $236 |
Diversity |
Kean | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Kean | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Ramapo College of New Jersey based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 5,478 students)
Kean vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Ramapo College of New Jersey?
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is 42.8% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($15,363.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Ramapo College of New Jersey than Kean University ($25,373.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Ramapo College of New Jersey ($10,747 vs. $16,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 4.7% lower than costs at Ramapo College of New Jersey ($14,834 vs. $15,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Ramapo College of New Jersey (97% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Ramapo College of New Jersey ($13,123 vs. $12,553)
Kean vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Ramapo College of New Jersey? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ramapo College of New Jersey or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Ramapo College of New Jersey (1090) is 162 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Ramapo College of New Jersey students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Ramapo College of New Jersey students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Ramapo College of New Jersey (70.5%)
Kean vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Ramapo College of New Jersey? 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 Ramapo College of New Jersey and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey is higher than Kean University (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey earn on average $5,000 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $46,400)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey students graduate with a $2,154 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($22,846 vs. $25,000)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/