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Kean University vs Rutgers University-Newark

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Kean University Rutgers University-Newark
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 76% 71%
SAT range (mid 50%) 930-1,150 n/a
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $12,447 $19,703
Sticker cost of attendance $26,949 $35,654
Graduation rate 47% 64%
Retention rate 76% 84%
Undergraduates 11,433 7,709
Student-faculty ratio 17:1 14:1
Setting Union, NJ Newark, NJ
Type Public Public
Application fee $75 n/a
Test policy Test-optional n/a

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Common questions

Is Kean University or Rutgers University-Newark harder to get into?

Rutgers University-Newark is more selective, with a 71% acceptance rate versus 76% at Kean University. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Kean University or Rutgers University-Newark?

Kean University has the lower average net price ($12,447 versus $19,703). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.