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Overview |
Kean | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | macuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $22,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $9,320 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 210 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 63.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 760/1160 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,947 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $340 |
Diversity |
Kean | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Kean | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Mid-Atlantic Christian 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 Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 133 students)
Kean vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Mid-Atlantic Christian University?
- Mid Atlantic Christian University is 48.7% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Kean than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($18,150.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Mid-Atlantic Christian University ($10,747 vs. $22,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 48.3% lower than costs at Kean University ($10,000 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Kean University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 40.8% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($13,123 vs. $9,320)
Kean vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Mid-Atlantic Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mid-Atlantic Christian University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Mid Atlantic Christian University (947) is 19 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Mid-Atlantic Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Kean students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (3.09)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Mid-Atlantic Christian University (63.3%)
Kean vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Mid-Atlantic Christian 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 Mid-Atlantic Christian University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $30,200)
- Kean University students graduate with a $7,947 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,947)
- Kean graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($258 vs. $340)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mid-Atlantic Christian University 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/