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Overview |
Kean | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 3,667 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $16,188 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $28,147 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $28,003 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Kean | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 3,598 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 2,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Kean | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kean | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Kean | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Marymount University | ||
| 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 Marymount University based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 3,667 students)
Kean vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 235.9% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.1% higher at Marymount University than Kean University ($37,400.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Marymount University ($11,593 vs. $28,147)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marymount University are 2.5% lower than costs at Kean University ($16,188 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Kean University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 115.7% larger than aid received Kean University ($28,003 vs. $12,982)
Kean vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Marymount University (999) is 71 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Marymount University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Kean (76.9%)
Kean vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Marymount 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 Marymount University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Marymount University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $46,400)
- Marymount University and Kean graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Marymount University and Kean graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Marymount University 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/