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Overview |
Northeastern | The King's College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 96% |
Admission |
Northeastern | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $240 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 16% |
Students |
Northeastern | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 326 students)
Northeastern vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or The King's College?
- Northeastern University is 181.4% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.4% higher at Northeastern than The King's College ($59,100.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The King's College than Northeastern ($34,192 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The King's College are 0.2% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($18,394 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The King's College than Northeastern University (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 71.8% larger than aid received The King's College ($42,331 vs. $24,640)
Northeastern vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 254 points higher than at The King's College (1181)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at The King's College (27)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at The King's College (3.73)
- The King's College has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or The King's 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 The King's College and Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than The King's College (77% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $4,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,875)
- The King's College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($240 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/