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Overview |
Kean | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 1,203 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #546 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $38,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $38,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $12,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $21,089 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $30,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 2,650 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 2,266 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 1040/1258 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 15% |
Students |
Kean | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Westminster College | ||
| 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 1,203 students)
Kean vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 248.1% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($38,760.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at Westminster College than Kean University ($38,760.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Westminster College ($11,593 vs. $21,089)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 34% lower than costs at Kean University ($12,380 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Kean University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 135.8% larger than aid received Kean University ($30,615 vs. $12,982)
Kean vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1028) is 100 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Westminster College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Westminster College has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Kean (76.9%)
Kean vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Westminster 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 Westminster College and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Kean University (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $700 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,700)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/