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Overview |
Kean | SU | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kean | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kean | SU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
Kean | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Kean | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 4,343 students)
Kean vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 210.9% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.3% higher at SU than Kean University ($34,614.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than SU ($11,593 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 40.6% lower than costs at Kean University ($11,800 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Kean University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 85.6% larger than aid received Kean University ($24,100 vs. $12,982)
Kean vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 77 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming SU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Kean (3.2)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Kean (76.9%)
Kean vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or SU? 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 SU and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Shenandoah University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,400)
- Shenandoah University and Kean graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shenandoah University and Kean graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/