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Overview |
F&M | The King's College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 96% |
Admission |
F&M | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
F&M | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $240 |
Diversity |
F&M | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 16% |
Students |
F&M | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 72% | ||
Campus |
F&M | 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 326 students)
F&M vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or The King's College?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 212.6% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.6% higher at F&M than The King's College ($65,652.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than The King's College ($31,135 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 22.3% lower than costs at The King's College ($15,040 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The King's College than Franklin and Marshall College (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 99.6% larger than aid received The King's College ($49,177 vs. $24,640)
F&M vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M 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 F&M .
- The King's College has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M 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 F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than The King's College (85% vs. 51%)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than The King's College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,250)
- F&M graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than The King's College graduates. ($227 vs. $240)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/