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Overview |
Kean | Saint Francis University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Loretto, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 2,835 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | francis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Saint Francis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $41,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $41,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $13,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $27,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $30,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 1,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Saint Francis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 41% |
Students |
Kean | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Saint Francis University | ||
| 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 Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 2,835 students)
Kean vs. Saint Francis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Saint Francis University?
- Saint Francis University is 268.4% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($41,020.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.4% higher at Saint Francis University than Kean University ($41,020.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Saint Francis University ($11,593 vs. $27,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Francis University are 19.5% lower than costs at Kean University ($13,880 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Francis University than Kean University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 132.8% larger than aid received Kean University ($30,216 vs. $12,982)
Kean vs. Saint Francis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Saint Francis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Francis University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Saint Francis University (1060) is 132 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Saint Francis University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Francis University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Saint Francis University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Kean (76.9%)
Kean vs. Saint Francis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Saint Francis University is higher than Kean University (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Francis University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Francis University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Francis University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint Francis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/