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Overview |
Kean | Wheeling University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 749 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Wheeling University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Kean | Wheeling University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wheeling University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Wheeling University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | Wheeling University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Kean | Wheeling University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Wheeling University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Wheeling University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 749 students)
Kean vs. Wheeling University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Wheeling University?
- Wheeling University is 161.1% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($28,090.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at Wheeling University than Kean University ($28,090.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Wheeling University ($10,747 vs. $19,998)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheeling University are 27.7% lower than costs at Kean University ($11,620 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheeling University than Kean University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling University students is 65.7% larger than aid received Kean University ($21,746 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Wheeling University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Wheeling University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling University (1032) is 104 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Wheeling University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Wheeling University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Wheeling University (72.7%)
Kean vs. Wheeling University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Wheeling 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 Wheeling University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling University is higher than Kean University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Wheeling University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/