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Overview |
Kings College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 760 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,086 | $14,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,608 | $8,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,686 | $13,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Kings College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,206 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 2,988 | 1,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 960/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Kings College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Kings College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Kings College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- King's College is larger than than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 760 students)
Kings College vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?
- King's College is 148.1% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Kings College than University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($40,520.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than Kings College ($8,220 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut Tri Campus are 2.2% lower than costs at King's College ($14,764 vs. $15,086)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 142.2% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($31,686 vs. $13,083)
Kings College vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus or Kings College .
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (87%)
Kings College vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? 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 University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Tri Campus earn on average $7,800 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $54,200)
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/