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Montclair State University vs Kean University: which has better ROI?

Public, Montclair NJ · vs · Public, Union NJ

The verdict

Montclair State University has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $62,264 in 4.8 years versus 5.6 years at Kean University, on median earnings of $61,415 vs $57,237 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureMontclair State UniversityKean University
Net price / yr$15,566$12,447
Total net cost$62,264$49,788
Median earnings, 10 yrs$61,415$57,237
Median debt$22,000$23,250
Payback4.8 yrs5.6 yrs
20-year net return$198,836$127,752

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.