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Penn State Harrisburg Notre Dame College St. Joe's| King's College | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kings College | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kings College | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Kings College | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Kings College | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Jefferson than King's College ($43,100.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King's College than Jefferson ($25,869 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King's College are 0.5% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($14,648 vs. $14,715)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at King's College as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 10.7% larger than aid received King's College ($32,486 vs. $29,352)
Kings College vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Jefferson (88.9%)
Kings College vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Kings College.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $68,700 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $54,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/