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Overview |
Kean | Utica College | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 3,733 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $13,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $22,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Kean | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 3,826 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 3,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 1030/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Kean | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Kean | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Kean | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Utica College | ||
| 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
- Kean University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 3,733 students)
Kean vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Utica College?
- Utica College is 108.4% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Utica College than Kean University ($23,208.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Utica College ($11,593 vs. $22,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 26.9% lower than costs at Kean University ($13,080 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Kean University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Kean University ($14,241 vs. $12,982)
Kean vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Kean .
- Accepted freshman Utica College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Kean (76.9%)
Kean vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Utica College? 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 Utica College and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Utica College (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $100 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Utica College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/