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Overview |
MHC | Kean | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 97% |
Admission |
MHC | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 900/1160 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
MHC | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
MHC | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 3% | ||
Campus |
MHC | 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Kean?
- Mount Holyoke College is 441.7% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.1% higher at MHC than Kean University ($58,280.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than MHC ($10,747 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 15.8% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($14,834 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Mount Holyoke College (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 199.5% larger than aid received Kean University ($39,304 vs. $13,123)
MHC vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Kean has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC 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 MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Kean University (85% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,400)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $3,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($21,206 vs. $25,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/