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Overview |
Kean | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 6,780 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $15,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $18,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $8,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 71% |
Admission |
Kean | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 15,867 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 8,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Kean | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Kean | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Kean | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 6,780 students)
Kean vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or SUNY Cortland?
- Kean University is 57.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($11,135.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Kean than SUNY College at Cortland ($18,785.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than SUNY Cortland ($11,593 vs. $18,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 9.1% lower than costs at Kean University ($15,210 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than SUNY College at Cortland (91% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 61.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($12,982 vs. $8,034)
Kean vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Kean .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than SUNY Cortland (50.7%)
Kean vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Kean.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Kean University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $900 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $46,400)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/