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Overview |
Kean | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $11,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $35,256 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 2,999 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 2,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kean | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Kean | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| 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 Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 3,430 students)
Kean vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 260.6% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.7% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Kean University ($38,790.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Saint Peters; SPC ($10,747 vs. $11,996)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 15.3% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($14,834 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Kean University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 168.7% larger than aid received Kean University ($35,256 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Kean University (928) is 10 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming Kean students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Kean (82.6%)
Kean vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Peters; SPC and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Kean University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,400)
- Saint Peter's University and Kean graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Peter's University and Kean graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/