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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Kings College | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Quinnipiac | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Kings College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 1,993 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Kings College?
- Quinnipiac University is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Quinnipiac than King's College ($49,170.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King's College than Quinnipiac ($25,869 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King's College are 8.9% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($14,648 vs. $15,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University as King's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 1.1% larger than aid received King's College ($29,689 vs. $29,352)
Quinnipiac vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Quinnipiac (83.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or Kings 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 Kings College and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than King's College (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $54,200)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/