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Overview |
Kings College | Mason | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Kings College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Kings College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Mason?
- King's College is 303.5% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Kings College than George Mason University ($39,522.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Kings College ($18,479 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 11.6% lower than costs at King's College ($13,120 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 172.8% larger than aid received George Mason University ($29,352 vs. $10,760)
Kings College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Mason (90%)
Kings College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Mason? 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 Mason and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than King's College (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $54,200)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/