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Overview |
Becker College | Kings College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | #486 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | becker.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Becker College | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $15,086 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $31,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Becker College | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,206 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1060/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Becker College | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Becker College | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Becker College | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Becker College | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Becker College | Kings College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- King's College is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 1,675 students)
Becker College vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Becker College or Kings College?
- King's College is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Becker College for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Kings College than Becker College ($40,520.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Becker College are 9.3% lower than costs at King's College ($13,800 vs. $15,086)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($31,686 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Becker College or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Becker College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Becker College (3.36)
Becker College vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Becker College or Kings College? 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 Kings College and Becker College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Becker College (63% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Becker College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $46,600)
- Becker College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Becker College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/