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Overview |
Kean | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
Kean | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
Kean | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Kean | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Tarleton | ||
| 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
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Kean based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 12,884 students)
Kean vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Tarleton?
- Kean University is 143.6% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Kean than Tarleton State University ($18,150.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Tarleton ($10,747 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 43.6% lower than costs at Kean University ($10,328 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Tarleton State University (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 55.1% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($13,123 vs. $8,463)
Kean vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Tarleton State University (959) is 31 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Tarleton students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Tarleton students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Kean (82.6%)
Kean vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Tarleton State University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $900 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/