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Overview |
Kean | Mercy | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Kean | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
Kean | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Kean | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Mercy | ||
| 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 Mercy based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 8,615 students)
Kean vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 90.7% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Mercy than Kean University ($20,518.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Mercy ($10,747 vs. $15,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 4.5% lower than costs at Kean University ($14,200 vs. $14,834)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kean University as Mercy College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 12.7% larger than aid received Kean University ($14,789 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Kean .
- Accepted freshman Kean students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Kean (82.6%)
Kean vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Mercy? 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 Mercy and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Mercy College (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $1,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/