| NJIT vs. Kean |
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|---|---|---|
#161 in National Universities #8 in New Jersey Colleges | Rankings* | #51 in Federal Region II Universities #24 in New Jersey Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$19,974 New Jersey Residents $37,664 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,299 New Jersey Residents $22,446 Out-of-State |
| expensive$27,156 New Jersey Residents $38,436 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$19,841 New Jersey Residents $25,472 Out-of-State |
| More$16,147 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,762 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,330 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,040 SAT- |
| Tighter65.07% | Acceptance Rate | Easier75.90% |
| Lower17.19% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.67% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller13,247 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,905 |
| Smaller10,200 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,758 |
| Larger3,047 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,147 |
| Smaller746 | Online Student Population | Larger1,667 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher73% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
| Lower16% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher24% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,583) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,887) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 893 | Number of faculty | 1,354 |
| Higher$125,101 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$95,236 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.