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Overview |
Kean | Monmouth University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | West Long Branch, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 5,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #323 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | monmouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Monmouth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $42,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $42,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $15,873 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $31,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $28,366 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Kean | Monmouth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 7,937 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 7,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1110/1300 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | Monmouth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Monmouth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $56,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,701 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
Kean | Monmouth University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Kean | Monmouth University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Monmouth 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 Monmouth University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 5,027 students)
Kean vs. Monmouth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Monmouth University?
- Monmouth University is 295.1% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($42,504.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.2% higher at Monmouth University than Kean University ($42,504.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Monmouth University ($10,747 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 7% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($14,834 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than Kean University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 116.2% larger than aid received Kean University ($28,366 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Monmouth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Monmouth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monmouth University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth University (1037) is 109 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Monmouth University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Kean (82.6%)
Kean vs. Monmouth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean or Monmouth 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 Monmouth University and Kean.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than Kean University (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($56,500 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $1,701 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,701)
- Kean graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More Monmouth University 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/