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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| King's College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kings College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Kings College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Kings College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Longwood University?
- King's College is 351.5% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.2% higher at Kings College than Longwood University ($39,522.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Kings College ($21,772 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 2.3% lower than costs at King's College ($14,318 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 184.1% larger than aid received Longwood University ($29,352 vs. $10,332)
Kings College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Kings College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Longwood University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/