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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | King's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Kings College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #486 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $15,086 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $25,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $31,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 3,206 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 2,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
TU | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 21% | ||
Campus |
TU | Kings College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,932 students)
TU vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Kings College?
- King's College is 448.9% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at Kings College than Towson University ($40,520.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Kings College ($15,064 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King's College are 3.7% lower than costs at Towson University ($15,086 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 174% larger than aid received Towson University ($31,686 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or TU .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than King's College (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $700 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/