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Overview |
Kean | Siena College | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Kean | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1045/1270 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Kean | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Siena College | ||
| 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 Siena College based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 3,648 students)
Kean vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Siena College?
- Siena College is 280.6% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.6% higher at Siena College than Kean University ($40,945.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Siena College ($10,747 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 12% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,834 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Kean University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 128.2% larger than aid received Kean University ($29,952 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Kean .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Kean vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Siena College? 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 Siena College and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Kean University (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $13,400 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/