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Overview |
Kean | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 66% |
Admission |
Kean | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $144 |
Diversity |
Kean | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Kean | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Kean | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 7,045 students)
Kean vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or CSUMB?
- Kean University is 87.4% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Kean than California State University Monterey Bay ($18,150.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than CSUMB ($10,747 vs. $11,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 9.6% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($14,834 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than California State University Monterey Bay (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 50.8% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($13,123 vs. $8,702)
Kean vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Kean .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Kean (3.2)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Kean (82.6%)
Kean vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or CSUMB? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CSUMB and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $1,100 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/