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Overview |
Kings College | URI | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Kings College | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kings College | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Kings College | URI | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Kings College | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or URI?
- King's College is 190.9% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $13,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Kings College than University of Rhode Island ($39,522.00 vs. $32,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Kings College ($20,695 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 7.8% lower than costs at King's College ($13,584 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than University of Rhode Island (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 121.4% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($29,352 vs. $13,257)
Kings College vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than URI (76.4%)
Kings College vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or URI? 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 URI and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is the same as at University of Rhode Island (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $2,000 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $54,200)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($23,438 vs. $27,000)
- URI 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 URI students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/