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Overview |
JCU | Kings College | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
JCU | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 29% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Kings College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,993 students)
JCU vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Kings College?
- John Carroll University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at JCU than King's College ($45,490.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King's College than JCU ($25,869 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 11% lower than costs at King's College ($13,200 vs. $14,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as King's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 3.6% larger than aid received King's College ($30,415 vs. $29,352)
JCU vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or JCU .
- Accepted freshman JCU 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 JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than King's College (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $54,200)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/