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Overview |
Kean | TESC | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Kean | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $111 |
Diversity |
Kean | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 15% |
Students |
Kean | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | - | ||
Campus |
Kean | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than TESC based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 8,248 students)
Kean vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or TESC?
- Kean University is 45.9% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.9% higher at Kean than Thomas Edison State College ($18,150.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 190.7% lower than costs at Kean University ($5,103 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Thomas Edison State College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($13,123 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Kean .
Kean vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or TESC? 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 TESC and Kean.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $46,400)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($10,750 vs. $25,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($111 vs. $258)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/