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Overview |
Kean | Temple | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 30,205 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $21,114 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $36,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $16,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $29,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $11,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 89% |
Admission |
Kean | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 36,399 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 30,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | |||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kean | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kean | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Kean | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Kean based on total student enrollment (30,205 students vs. 13,352 students)
Kean vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Temple?
- Temple University is 89.6% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($21,114.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.3% higher at Temple than Kean University ($36,494.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Temple ($11,593 vs. $29,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 2.3% lower than costs at Temple University ($16,592 vs. $16,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Temple University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Temple University ($12,982 vs. $11,891)
Kean vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Kean .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Kean (76.9%)
Kean vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Temple? 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 Temple and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Kean University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/