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Overview |
Kean | WVU | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Kean | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Kean | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| 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% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Kean | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Kean | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Kean based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 12,884 students)
Kean vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or WVU?
- Kean University is 14.9% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at WVU than Kean University ($26,568.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than WVU ($10,747 vs. $12,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 27.7% lower than costs at Kean University ($11,618 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than West Virginia University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 12.3% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($13,123 vs. $11,685)
Kean vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Kean .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 150 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming WVU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Kean (3.2)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Kean (82.6%)
Kean vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or WVU? 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 WVU and Kean.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Kean University (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,400)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/