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Overview |
Kean | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
Kean | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
Kean | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 12% |
Students |
Kean | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Kean | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 2,315 students)
Kean vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or West Liberty University?
- Kean University is 23.4% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Kean than West Liberty University ($18,150.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than West Liberty University ($10,747 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 48% lower than costs at Kean University ($10,020 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than West Liberty University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 125.3% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($13,123 vs. $5,824)
Kean vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 56 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Kean vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than West Liberty University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $8,500 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/