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Overview |
Kean | UWT | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $15,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $13,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 77% |
Admission |
Kean | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 3,161 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Kean | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
Kean | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Kean | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Kean | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 4,777 students)
Kean vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.6% higher at UWT than Kean University ($40,878.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Kean ($11,290 vs. $11,593)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Tacoma Campus are 4% lower than costs at Kean University ($15,948 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (91% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 4.2% larger than aid received Kean University ($13,521 vs. $12,982)
Kean vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Kean .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Tacoma Campus (966) is 38 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Kean students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Kean (3.2)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Kean (76.9%)
Kean vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or UWT? 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 UWT and Kean.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $19,400 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $46,400)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- UWT graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/