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Overview |
Kings College | VMI | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Kings College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kings College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Kings College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- King's College is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,512 students)
Kings College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or VMI?
- King's College is 304% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at VMI than King's College ($39,590.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Kings College ($18,129 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 37.2% lower than costs at King's College ($10,674 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 53.6% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($29,352 vs. $19,111)
Kings College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than VMI (71.1%)
Kings College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or VMI? 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 VMI and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than King's College (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $7,900 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $54,200)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/