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Overview |
BU | The King's College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 96% |
Admission |
BU | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
BU | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 16% |
Students |
BU | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 72% | ||
Campus |
BU | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 326 students)
BU vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or The King's College?
- Boston University is 190.7% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.7% higher at BU than The King's College ($61,050.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than The King's College ($27,829 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston University are 5.7% lower than costs at The King's College ($17,400 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The King's College than Boston University (96% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 109.3% larger than aid received The King's College ($51,565 vs. $24,640)
BU vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU 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 BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 122 points higher than at The King's College (1181)
- Incoming BU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at The King's College (27)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at The King's College (3.73)
- The King's College has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than The King's College (85% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- The King's College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/