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Overview |
Kean | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 3,318 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #884 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $11,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $12,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $8,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 95% |
Admission |
Kean | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 1,793 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 1,715 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 33% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Kean | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $229 |
Diversity |
Kean | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Kean | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Shepherd 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 Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 3,318 students)
Kean vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Shepherd University?
- Kean University is 77.1% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($11,135.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Kean than Shepherd University ($18,785.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Shepherd University ($11,593 vs. $12,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 46.7% lower than costs at Kean University ($11,308 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than Kean University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 58.6% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($12,982 vs. $8,183)
Kean vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 67 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Kean (76.9%)
Kean vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Shepherd 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 Shepherd University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Shepherd University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $2,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($22,223 vs. $25,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/