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Overview |
Maryland | The King's College | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 96% |
Admission |
Maryland | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Maryland | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $240 |
Diversity |
Maryland | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Maryland | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 326 students)
Maryland vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or The King's College?
- The King's College is 116.6% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.6% higher at Maryland than The King's College ($37,931.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than The King's College ($16,210 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 26.2% lower than costs at The King's College ($14,576 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The King's College than University of Maryland College Park (96% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The King's College students is 119.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($24,640 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland 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 Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 134 points higher than at The King's College (1181)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at The King's College (3.73)
- The King's College has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than The King's College (82% vs. 51%)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than The King's College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- Maryland graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than The King's College graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More Maryland 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/