Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus and Kean University are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. FDU-Metropolitan is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Teaneck, NJ and Kean is a four-year, public school located in Union, NJ.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | vs. | Kean University |
|---|---|---|
| Teaneck, New Jersey | Location | Union, New Jersey |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral / Research University |
| $37,010 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$14,299
Out-Of-State$22,446 |
| 35% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 71% |
| $30,617 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $13,008 |
| 90.71 % | Acceptance Rates | 75.90 % |
| 11.79 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 18.67 % |
| - | SAT Score | 1,040 |
| - | ACT Score | - |
| 53 % | Graduation Rate | 47 % |
| 3 % | Transfer-out Rate | 24 % |
| 77 % | Retention Rate | 76 % |
| 8,045 | Student Population | 13,905 |
| 136 | Number of Faculties | 370 |
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |