- Both Kean University and Rutgers University-New Brunswick (Rutgers) are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Rutgers has more expensive tuition of $36,001 than Kean University ($21,076).
- Rutgers has tighter acceptance rate of 57.80% than Kean University (82.22%).
- Rutgers has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than Kean University (1,020).
- Rutgers is larger with 50,637 students than Kean University (12,884 students).
| Kean University View More Rivals | Rutgers University-New Brunswick View More Rivals | |
| #24 in New Jersey | Rankings | #53 in National Universities #2 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Union, NJ | Location | New Brunswick, NJ |
Kean| Known as | Rutgers | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,426 New Jersey residents $21,076 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $17,239 New Jersey residents $36,001 out-of-state |
| $18,630 New Jersey residents $23,919 out-of-state | Graduate | $22,348 New Jersey residents $36,244 out-of-state |
| $9,897 | Financial Aid | $11,439 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 82.22% | Acceptance Rate | 57.80% |
| 24.52% | Yield | 28.25% |
| 1,020 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,884 | Total Students | 50,637 |
| 10,845 | Undergraduate | 36,344 |
| 2,039 | Graduate | 14,293 |
| 1,292 | Online Enrollment | 3,758 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $48,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $68,100 |
| 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: 15,838) $8,415 average annual costs |
| ✔ (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 | 3,456 Full-time 2,067 Part-time |
| 901 Full-time 985 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 16,529 Full-time 2,815 Part-time |
| $82,337 for Faculties $83,037 Part-time | Average Salary | $115,312 for Faculties $75,250 Part-time |