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Overview |
Kean | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Kean | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $239 |
Diversity |
Kean | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Kean | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Marshall University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 10,691 students)
Kean vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Marshall University?
- Kean University is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($10,758.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Marshall University than Kean University ($18,244.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Kean ($8,756 vs. $10,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 25.3% lower than costs at Kean University ($11,840 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Marshall University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 17% larger than aid received Marshall University ($13,123 vs. $11,221)
Kean vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 100 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Kean (82.6%)
Kean vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Marshall University? 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 Marshall University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Marshall University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($23,134 vs. $25,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/