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Overview |
Kings College | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kings College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Kings College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Castleton State College is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Castleton State College?
- King's College is 234% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Kings College than Castleton State College ($39,522.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Kings College ($16,791 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 18.1% lower than costs at King's College ($12,404 vs. $14,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at King's College as Castleton State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 125.7% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($29,352 vs. $13,007)
Kings College vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Kings College vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Castleton State College (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $16,600 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Castleton State College 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/