Head to head · New Jersey
Kean University costs less than Montclair State University at every income band federal data covers — between $1,912 and $5,463 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | Kean University | Montclair State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,374 | $10,880 | $3,506 · Kean University |
| $30–48k | $7,859 | $11,532 | $3,673 · Kean University |
| $48–75k | $12,136 | $16,388 | $4,252 · Kean University |
| $75–110k | $20,146 | $22,058 | $1,912 · Kean University |
| Over $110k | $20,110 | $25,573 | $5,463 · Kean University |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Kean University first, then Montclair State University. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Kean University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
College Compass runs both schools against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — admit odds with the math shown, merit likelihood, and what four years would really cost you. First three schools free.
Kean University — every income band · Montclair State University — every income band · All New Jersey public colleges