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Overview |
Kings College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,086 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,608 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,686 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kings College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,206 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 2,988 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Kings College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 1,932 students)
Kings College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- King's College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Kings College than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($40,520.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King's College than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($25,608 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King's College are 24.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($15,086 vs. $18,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at King's College as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 26.2% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($31,686 vs. $25,112)
Kings College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Kings College .
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.7%)
Kings College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/