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Overview |
Kings College | CNU | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Kings College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kings College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kings College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Kings College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or CNU?
- King's College is 321.6% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at Kings College than Christopher Newport University ($39,522.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Kings College ($23,287 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 22.2% lower than costs at King's College ($11,990 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 265.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($29,352 vs. $8,022)
Kings College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than CNU (85.4%)
Kings College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or CNU? 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 CNU and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is the same as at Christopher Newport University (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $7,100 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/