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Overview |
Kings College | W&J | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kings College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kings College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Kings College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,151 students)
Kings College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at W&J than King's College ($49,612.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Kings College ($25,636 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 8.3% lower than costs at King's College ($13,524 vs. $14,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at King's College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 32.7% larger than aid received King's College ($38,963 vs. $29,352)
Kings College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than W&J (88.1%)
Kings College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or W&J? 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 W&J and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than King's College (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,200)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Kings College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Kings College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/