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Overview |
Rowan University | Kean | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 900/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Rowan University | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Rowan University | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Kean | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than Kean based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 12,884 students)
Rowan University vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Kean?
- Kean University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Rowan University than Kean University ($20,108.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Rowan University ($10,747 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 7.6% lower than costs at Rowan University ($14,834 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Rowan University (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 16.7% larger than aid received Rowan University ($13,123 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Rowan University (1065) is 137 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Kean? 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 Kean and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Kean University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $46,400)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/