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Overview |
Kean | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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 | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kean | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Kean | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Seton Hall 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 Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 9,494 students)
Kean vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 337.1% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.1% higher at Seton Hall University than Kean University ($48,670.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Seton Hall University ($11,593 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 4.6% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($16,592 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Kean University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 158.7% larger than aid received Kean University ($33,582 vs. $12,982)
Kean vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Seton Hall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hall University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 217 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Seton Hall University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Kean (76.9%)
Kean vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Seton Hall 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 Seton Hall University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than Kean University (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $46,400)
- Seton Hall University and Kean graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Seton Hall University and Kean graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Seton Hall University 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/