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Overview |
WestConn | Kean | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 13,352 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $11,135 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $18,785 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $16,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $11,593 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $12,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 91% |
Admission |
WestConn | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 12,142 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
WestConn | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
WestConn | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 4% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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 WestConn based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Kean?
- Kean University is 67.1% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($11,135.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.9% higher at Kean than Western Connecticut State University ($18,785.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than WestConn ($11,593 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 9.7% lower than costs at Kean University ($15,131 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Western Connecticut State University (91% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 63.4% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($12,982 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Kean (3.2)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Kean (76.9%)
WestConn vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Western Connecticut State University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University and WestConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Kean University and WestConn graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/