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Overview |
Kean | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
Kean | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Kean | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Kean | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Kean | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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
- Kean University is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 9,242 students)
Kean vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or West Texas A & M University?
- Kean University is 68.8% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.5% higher at Kean than West Texas A & M University ($18,150.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than West Texas A & M University ($10,747 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 50.4% lower than costs at Kean University ($9,860 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than West Texas A & M University (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 75% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($13,123 vs. $7,500)
Kean vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 43 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Kean (3.2)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Kean (82.6%)
Kean vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or West Texas A & M 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 Texas A & M University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than West Texas A & M University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $2,300 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/