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Overview |
Kings College | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Kings College | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 840/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kings College | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Kings College | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Hampton University | ||
| 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
- Hampton University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Hampton University?
- King's College is 50.9% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at Kings College than Hampton University ($39,522.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King's College than Hampton University ($25,869 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 12.8% lower than costs at King's College ($12,986 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 114.1% larger than aid received Hampton University ($29,352 vs. $13,710)
Kings College vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Kings College vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Hampton University? 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 Hampton University and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Hampton University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $46,900)
- Hampton University and Kings College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampton University and Kings College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/