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Overview |
UD | The King's College | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
UD | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $240 |
Diversity |
UD | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
UD | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 72% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 326 students)
UD vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or The King's College?
- The King's College is 57.1% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.9% higher at UD than The King's College ($35,890.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than The King's College ($18,044 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 29.2% lower than costs at The King's College ($14,234 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The King's College than University of Delaware (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The King's College students is 99.1% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($24,640 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD 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 UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 17 points higher than at The King's College (1181)
- Incoming UD students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at The King's College (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at The King's College (3.73)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than The King's College (45.3%)
UD vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than The King's College (78% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $953 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,203)
- The King's College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($240 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/