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Overview |
WCU | The King's College | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,275 | 326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,228 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,973 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,443 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 96% |
Admission |
WCU | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,778 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 12,982 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 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 |
WCU | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $240 |
Diversity |
WCU | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
WCU | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 72% | ||
Campus |
WCU | 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 326 students)
WCU vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or The King's College?
- The King's College is 172.2% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at The King's College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($21,000.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than The King's College ($22,973 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 29.3% lower than costs at The King's College ($14,228 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The King's College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The King's College students is 352.7% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($24,640 vs. $5,443)
WCU vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU 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 WCU .
- The average SAT score at The King's College (1181) is 109 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming The King's College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman The King's College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than The King's College (45.3%)
WCU vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than The King's College (68% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- The King's College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/