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Overview |
Amherst | The King's College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,898 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #16 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,500 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,367 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,693 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 96% |
Admission |
Amherst | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,864 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 1,079 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1550 | 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 2, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $240 |
Diversity |
Amherst | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
Amherst | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | 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
- Amherst College is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (1,898 students vs. 326 students)
Amherst vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or The King's College?
- Amherst College is 202.4% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($63,500.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.4% higher at Amherst than The King's College ($63,500.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than The King's College ($21,367 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Amherst College are 9.8% lower than costs at The King's College ($16,750 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The King's College than Amherst College (96% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 138.2% larger than aid received The King's College ($58,693 vs. $24,640)
Amherst vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst 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 Amherst .
- The average SAT score at Amherst College (1451) is 270 points higher than at The King's College (1181)
- Incoming Amherst students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at The King's College (27)
- Accepted freshman Amherst students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at The King's College (3.73)
- The King's College has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than Amherst (7.3%)
Amherst vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst 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 Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than The King's College (96% vs. 51%)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $10,275 lower median federal student loan debt than The King's College graduates. ($12,975 vs. $23,250)
- Amherst graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than The King's College graduates. ($134 vs. $240)
- More Amherst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/