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Overview |
Kings College | AMU | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kings College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Kings College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Kings College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 13% |
Students |
Kings College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | AMU | ||
| 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
- King's College is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,310 students)
Kings College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or AMU?
- King's College is 57% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at Kings College than Ave Maria University ($39,522.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Kings College ($21,078 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 9.3% lower than costs at King's College ($13,402 vs. $14,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at King's College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 37.5% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($29,352 vs. $21,341)
Kings College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than AMU (44.2%)
Kings College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or AMU? 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 AMU and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Ave Maria University (63% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/