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Overview |
Kean | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Kean | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Kean | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $153 |
Diversity |
Kean | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Kean | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Alfred State 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 Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 3,348 students)
Kean vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Alfred State College?
- Kean University is 52.2% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Kean than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($18,150.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Alfred State College ($10,747 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 8.9% lower than costs at Kean University ($13,620 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Kean University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 48.6% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($13,123 vs. $8,830)
Kean vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Kean .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 88 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Kean students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Kean vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Alfred State 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 Alfred State College and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Kean University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $10,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($14,874 vs. $25,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($153 vs. $258)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/