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Overview |
Kings College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kings College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Kings College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Salve Regina University | ||
| 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
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Salve Regina University than King's College ($45,250.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King's College than Salve Regina University ($25,869 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King's College are 12.6% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($14,648 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at King's College as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 9.6% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($29,352 vs. $26,787)
Kings College vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Kings College vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than King's College (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $100 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $54,200)
- Salve Regina University and Kings College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and Kings College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/