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Overview |
Caldwell University | Kings College | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Caldwell University | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 6% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | 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
- Caldwell University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (2,028 students vs. 1,993 students)
Caldwell University vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Kings College?
- King's College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Kings College than Caldwell University ($39,522.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Kings College ($20,612 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 9.3% lower than costs at King's College ($13,399 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Caldwell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 3% larger than aid received King's College ($30,231 vs. $29,352)
Caldwell University vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Caldwell University .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University 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 Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Caldwell University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/