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Overview |
RISD | The King's College | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,620 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #96 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | risd.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
RISD | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,435 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,435 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,234 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,800 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,480 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 96% |
Admission |
RISD | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 888 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.4% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1525 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
RISD | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RISD | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
RISD | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 16% |
Students |
RISD | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 72% | ||
Campus |
RISD | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island School of Design is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (2,620 students vs. 326 students)
RISD vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RISD or The King's College?
- Rhode Island School of Design is 168.7% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($56,435.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.7% higher at RISD than The King's College ($56,435.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The King's College than RISD ($34,192 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 20.7% lower than costs at The King's College ($15,234 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The King's College than Rhode Island School of Design (96% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is 52.1% larger than aid received The King's College ($37,480 vs. $24,640)
RISD vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RISD 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 RISD .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island School of Design (1273) is 92 points higher than at The King's College (1181)
- Incoming RISD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at The King's College (27)
- Accepted freshman The King's College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at RISD (3.71)
- The King's College has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than RISD (17.4%)
RISD vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RISD 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 RISD.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than The King's College (87% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- The King's College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/