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Overview |
Kings College | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Kings College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kings College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Kings College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Old Dominion | ||
| 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
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Old Dominion?
- King's College is 446% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.2% higher at Kings College than Old Dominion University ($39,522.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Kings College ($16,098 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 8.7% lower than costs at King's College ($13,480 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 224% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($29,352 vs. $9,058)
Kings College vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Old Dominion (95.1%)
Kings College vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Old Dominion University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/