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Overview |
Princeton | The King's College | ||
| Location | Princeton, NJ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,842 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | princeton.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Princeton | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,410 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,410 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,630 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,792 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 96% |
Admission |
Princeton | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,019 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.7% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 |
Princeton | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Princeton | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $113,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $240 |
Diversity |
Princeton | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Princeton | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Princeton | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Princeton University is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 326 students)
Princeton vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Princeton or The King's College?
- Princeton University is 173.4% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($57,410.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.4% higher at Princeton than The King's College ($57,410.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than The King's College ($18,698 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The King's College are 1.3% lower than costs at Princeton University ($18,394 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The King's College than Princeton University (96% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 142.7% larger than aid received The King's College ($59,792 vs. $24,640)
Princeton vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Princeton 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 Princeton .
- The average SAT score at Princeton University (1490) is 309 points higher than at The King's College (1181)
- Incoming Princeton students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at The King's College (27)
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at The King's College (3.73)
- The King's College has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Princeton vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Princeton 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 Princeton.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than The King's College (96% vs. 51%)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than The King's College graduates. ($7,500 vs. $23,250)
- Princeton graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than The King's College graduates. ($77 vs. $240)
- More Princeton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/