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Overview |
Kean | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 13,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $10,399 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $14,839 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $9,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 94% |
Admission |
Kean | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 14,982 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 10,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 70.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 19.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kean | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
Kean | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Kean | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Kean | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Kean based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 13,352 students)
Kean vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or University of Akron?
- Kean University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($11,135.00 vs. $10,399.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Kean than University of Akron Main Campus ($18,785.00 vs. $14,839.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than University of Akron ($11,593 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 49.9% lower than costs at Kean University ($11,070 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Kean University (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 37.3% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($12,982 vs. $9,452)
Kean vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or Kean .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 121 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than University of Akron (70.9%)
Kean vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $6,300 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,100)
- Kean University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Kean graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/