- Both Kean University and The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- TCNJ has more expensive tuition of $24,568 than Kean University ($21,076).
- TCNJ has tighter acceptance rate of 47.53% than Kean University (82.22%).
- TCNJ has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than Kean University (1,020).
- Kean University is larger with 12,884 students than TCNJ (7,629 students).
| Kean University View More Rivals | The College of New Jersey View More Rivals | |
| #24 in New Jersey | Rankings | #3 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Union, NJ | Location | Ewing, NJ |
Kean| Known as | TCNJ | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| 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 | $18,685 New Jersey residents $24,568 out-of-state |
| $18,630 New Jersey residents $23,919 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,624 New Jersey residents $17,643 out-of-state |
| $9,897 | Financial Aid | $10,511 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 82.22% | Acceptance Rate | 47.53% |
| 24.52% | Yield | 25.15% |
| 1,020 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,884 | Total Students | 7,629 |
| 10,845 | Undergraduate | 7,039 |
| 2,039 | Graduate | 590 |
| 1,292 | Online Enrollment | 10 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $48,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $64,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,887) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,400) $9,949 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,195 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 327 Full-time 974 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 375 Full-time 471 Part-time |
| 901 Full-time 985 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,145 Full-time 511 Part-time |
| $82,337 for Faculties $83,037 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,827 for Faculties $78,353 Part-time |