- Kean University is a public school while Rider University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Rider University has more expensive tuition of $38,900 than Kean University ($21,076).
- Rider University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.12% than Kean University (82.22%).
- Rider University has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than Kean University (1,020).
- Kean University is larger with 12,884 students than Rider University (4,054 students).
| Kean University View More Rivals | Rider University View More Rivals | |
| #24 in New Jersey | Rankings | #6 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Union, NJ | Location | Lawrenceville, NJ |
Kean| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,426 New Jersey residents $21,076 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $38,900 |
| $18,630 New Jersey residents $23,919 out-of-state | Graduate | $19,061 |
| $9,897 | Financial Aid | $29,209 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 82.22% | Acceptance Rate | 67.12% |
| 24.52% | Yield | 15.82% |
| 1,020 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,884 | Total Students | 4,054 |
| 10,845 | Undergraduate | 3,169 |
| 2,039 | Graduate | 885 |
| 1,292 | Online Enrollment | 410 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $48,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,100 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and 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: 2,409) $10,230 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,900 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 327 Full-time 974 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 194 Full-time 293 Part-time |
| 901 Full-time 985 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 654 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| $82,337 for Faculties $83,037 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,133 for Faculties $72,810 Part-time |