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Overview |
Northwest | Kean | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,664 | 13,352 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,442 | $11,135 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,884 | $18,785 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,788 | $16,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,497 | $11,593 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,700 | $12,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
Northwest | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,834 | 12,142 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1020/1198 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Northwest | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Northwest | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Kean | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 9,664 students)
Northwest vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Kean?
- Kean University is 72.9% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($11,135.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Kean than Northwest Missouri State University ($18,785.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Northwest ($11,593 vs. $15,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 40.8% lower than costs at Kean University ($11,788 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Kean University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 49.2% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($12,982 vs. $8,700)
Northwest vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 119 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Kean (76.9%)
Northwest vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Kean? 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 Kean and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is the same as at Kean University (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,200)
- Kean University and Northwest graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Kean University and Northwest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/