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Overview |
Kings College | VCU | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,086 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,608 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,686 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Kings College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,206 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 2,988 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Kings College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Kings College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kings College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 1,932 students)
Kings College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or VCU?
- King's College is 215.3% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Kings College than Virginia Commonwealth University ($40,520.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Kings College ($22,852 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King's College are 6.8% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($15,086 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 154.9% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($31,686 vs. $12,433)
Kings College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than VCU (93.1%)
Kings College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or VCU? 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 VCU and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $6,700 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/