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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Kings College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #486 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $15,086 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $25,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $31,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 3,206 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 2,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Kings College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (3,271 students vs. 1,932 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Kings College?
- Wesleyan University is 64.6% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at Wesleyan University than King's College ($66,716.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Kings College ($20,463 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King's College are 26.2% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($15,086 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 104.2% larger than aid received King's College ($64,709 vs. $31,686)
Wesleyan University vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Wesleyan University .
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than King's College (92% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $54,200)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/