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Overview |
Kean | MBC | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 1,792 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #1048 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $32,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $32,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $25,673 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Kean | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Kean | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Kean | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Kean | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 1,792 students)
Kean vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 194% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($32,732.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at MBC than Kean University ($32,732.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than MBC ($11,593 vs. $18,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 56.1% lower than costs at Kean University ($10,630 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Kean University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 97.8% larger than aid received Kean University ($25,673 vs. $12,982)
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 81 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming MBC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Kean (3.2)
Kean vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or MBC? 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 MBC and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is the same as at Mary Baldwin College (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $8,000 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/