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Overview |
Idaho | Kean | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,849 | 13,352 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $11,135 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,508 | $18,785 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,380 | $16,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,377 | $11,593 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,095 | $12,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
Idaho | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,222 | 12,142 | ||
| Admitted | 9,666 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 1020/1198 | ||
| 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 |
Idaho | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $258 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Idaho | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | 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
- Kean University is larger than than Idaho based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 11,849 students)
Idaho vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Kean?
- Kean University is 70.3% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($11,135.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Idaho than Kean University ($27,508.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Idaho ($11,593 vs. $14,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 59.8% lower than costs at Kean University ($10,380 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Kean University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 7.3% larger than aid received University of Idaho ($12,982 vs. $12,095)
Idaho vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 133 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Idaho students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Idaho has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Kean (76.9%)
Idaho vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than Kean University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $500 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,400)
- University of Idaho students graduate with a $721 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($24,279 vs. $25,000)
- Idaho graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($251 vs. $258)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/