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Overview |
Kean | W&J | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Kean | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Kean | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Kean | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 1,162 students)
Kean vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 147.9% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at W&J than Kean University ($27,605.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than W&J ($11,593 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 19.3% lower than costs at Kean University ($13,910 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Kean University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 200.2% larger than aid received Kean University ($38,971 vs. $12,982)
Kean vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Kean .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Kean (3.2)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Kean (76.9%)
Kean vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or W&J? 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 W&J and Kean.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Kean University (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/