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Overview |
Kean | YCP | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 3,720 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $12,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $21,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $14,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Kean | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 4,933 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 4,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 1030/1230 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 |
Academics |
Kean | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
Kean | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Kean | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Kean | YCP | ||
| 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 YCP based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 3,720 students)
Kean vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or YCP?
- York College Pennsylvania is 98.7% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($22,120.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at YCP than Kean University ($22,120.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than YCP ($11,593 vs. $21,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 29.8% lower than costs at Kean University ($12,780 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Kean University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 15.5% larger than aid received Kean University ($14,988 vs. $12,982)
Kean vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Kean .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 126 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming YCP students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Kean (3.2)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Kean (76.9%)
Kean vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or YCP? 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 YCP and Kean.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Kean University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $4,300 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $1,495 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,495)
- Kean graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/