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Overview |
Kings College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Kings College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Kings College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Mary Washington College?
- King's College is 342.2% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at Kings College than University of Mary Washington ($39,522.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Kings College ($21,863 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 21.2% lower than costs at King's College ($12,090 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 224.5% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($29,352 vs. $9,046)
Kings College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
Kings College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than King's College (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $1,300 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $54,200)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/