- Both Kean University and New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- NJIT has more expensive tuition of $35,934 than Kean University ($21,076).
- NJIT has tighter acceptance rate of 61.39% than Kean University (82.22%).
- NJIT has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than Kean University (1,020).
- Kean University is larger with 12,884 students than NJIT (12,332 students).
| Kean University View More Rivals | New Jersey Institute of Technology View More Rivals | |
| #24 in New Jersey | Rankings | #124 in National Universities #11 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Union, NJ | Location | Newark, NJ |
Kean| Known as | NJIT | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,426 New Jersey residents $21,076 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $19,022 New Jersey residents $35,934 out-of-state |
| $18,630 New Jersey residents $23,919 out-of-state | Graduate | $25,918 New Jersey residents $36,702 out-of-state |
| $9,897 | Financial Aid | $14,309 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 82.22% | Acceptance Rate | 61.39% |
| 24.52% | Yield | 25.02% |
| 1,020 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,884 | Total Students | 12,332 |
| 10,845 | Undergraduate | 9,019 |
| 2,039 | Graduate | 3,313 |
| 1,292 | Online Enrollment | 709 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 73% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $48,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $70,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,887) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,583) |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 327 Full-time 974 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 444 Full-time 343 Part-time |
| 901 Full-time 985 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,374 Full-time 456 Part-time |
| $82,337 for Faculties $83,037 Part-time | Average Salary | $115,737 for Faculties $88,938 Part-time |