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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Virginia Commonwealth University | The King's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VCU | The King's College | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,082 | 326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #442 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vcu.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCU | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,458 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,726 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,279 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,294 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,583 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
VCU | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,242 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 16,600 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
VCU | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCU | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $240 |
Diversity |
VCU | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
VCU | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 72% | ||
Campus |
VCU | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 326 students)
VCU vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCU or The King's College?
- The King's College is 68.6% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.6% higher at VCU than The King's College ($33,726.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than The King's College ($21,294 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 49.8% lower than costs at The King's College ($12,279 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The King's College than Virginia Commonwealth University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The King's College students is 95.8% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($24,640 vs. $12,583)
VCU vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCU 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 VCU .
- The average SAT score at The King's College (1181) is 84 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming The King's College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at The King's College (3.73)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than The King's College (45.3%)
VCU vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCU 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 VCU.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than The King's College (53% vs. 51%)
- The King's College and VCU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,250 vs. $23,250)
- The King's College and VCU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($240 vs. $240)
- More The King's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/