College comparison

Kean University vs New Mexico State University-Main Campus

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Kean University Union, NJ	New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM
Acceptance rateKean University is more selective	76%	89%
SAT (25–75)	930–1150	870–1110
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	11,433	11,946
Avg net price	$12,447	$8,889
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Union, NJ	Las Cruces, NM

Quick answers

Is Kean University or New Mexico State University-Main Campus harder to get into?

Kean University is more selective: Kean University's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and New Mexico State University-Main Campus's is approximately 89% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Kean University vs New Mexico State University-Main Campus?

The middle-50% SAT range is 930–1150 at Kean University and 870–1110 at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.