- Both Kean University and William Paterson University of New Jersey are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- William Paterson University of New Jersey has more expensive tuition of $24,464 than Kean University ($21,076).
- Kean University has tighter acceptance rate of 82.22% than William Paterson University of New Jersey (92.39%).
- William Paterson University of New Jersey has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than Kean University (1,020).
- Kean University is larger with 12,884 students than William Paterson University of New Jersey (9,070 students).
| Kean University View More Rivals | William Paterson University of New Jersey View More Rivals | |
| #24 in New Jersey | Rankings | #12 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Union, NJ | Location | Wayne, 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 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 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 | $15,150 New Jersey residents $24,464 out-of-state |
| $18,630 New Jersey residents $23,919 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,408 New Jersey residents $23,410 out-of-state |
| $9,897 | Financial Aid | $7,535 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 82.22% | Acceptance Rate | 92.39% |
| 24.52% | Yield | 17.96% |
| 1,020 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,884 | Total Students | 9,070 |
| 10,845 | Undergraduate | 6,604 |
| 2,039 | Graduate | 2,466 |
| 1,292 | Online Enrollment | 3,400 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $48,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,100 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,887) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,662) $8,420 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,740 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 327 Full-time 974 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 377 Full-time 631 Part-time |
| 901 Full-time 985 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,096 Full-time 787 Part-time |
| $82,337 for Faculties $83,037 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,767 for Faculties $80,044 Part-time |