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Overview |
BC | The King's College | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 96% |
Admission |
BC | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $240 |
Diversity |
BC | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 16% |
Students |
BC | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 72% | ||
Campus |
BC | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 326 students)
BC vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or The King's College?
- Boston College is 199.8% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.8% higher at BC than The King's College ($62,950.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than The King's College ($30,559 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 14.1% lower than costs at The King's College ($16,120 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The King's College than Boston College (96% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 102.9% larger than aid received The King's College ($49,992 vs. $24,640)
BC vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 199 points higher than at The King's College (1181)
- Incoming BC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at The King's College (27)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at The King's College (3.73)
- The King's College has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or The King's 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 The King's College and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than The King's College (91% vs. 51%)
- Boston College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than The King's College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,250)
- BC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than The King's College graduates. ($196 vs. $240)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/