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Overview |
Kean | Marywood | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 2,850 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #644 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $15,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $24,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $27,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 3,136 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 2,625 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 1050/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Kean | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Kean | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Marywood | ||
| 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 Marywood based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 2,850 students)
Kean vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 238.6% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.7% higher at Marywood than Kean University ($37,700.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Marywood ($11,593 vs. $24,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marywood University are 9.9% lower than costs at Kean University ($15,100 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Kean University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 114.7% larger than aid received Kean University ($27,875 vs. $12,982)
Kean vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 97 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Kean (76.9%)
Kean vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Kean University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,100)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/