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Overview |
Howard | Kings College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Howard | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Kings College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 1,993 students)
Howard vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Kings College?
- King's College is 29.2% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Kings College than Howard University ($39,522.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King's College than Howard ($25,869 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King's College are 8.4% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,648 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 46.3% larger than aid received Howard University ($29,352 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is the same as at King's College (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $51,800)
- King's College and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- King's College and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/