Explore alternatives based on outcomes, location, cost, and admission difficulty
While Kean University admits 76.9% of applicants, students seeking alternatives should consider options with different strengths in earnings, location, or cost structures.
These schools offer higher acceptance rates while delivering comparable career outcomes.
For even higher acceptance rates with similar outcomes, consider Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus (95.3% acceptance, $57,273 median earnings) just 12 miles away. William Paterson University of New Jersey admits 92.5% of applicants while producing graduates earning $57,780, located 19 miles from Kean University. Saint Peter's University admits 90.5% with $57,815 in graduate earnings, only 9 miles away.
Strong options in the same region with comparable academic profiles.
Students wanting to stay in New Jersey should consider William Paterson University (19 miles away, $57,780 earnings) or Rowan University (82 miles away, $59,988 earnings). Montclair State University offers similar programs 13 miles away with graduates earning $61,415. All provide comparable public university experiences within the state.
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