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Overview |
Hamline University | Kings College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Hamline University | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Hamline University | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Kings College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamline University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 1,993 students)
Hamline University vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Kings College?
- Hamline University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Hamline University than King's College ($45,540.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Kings College ($23,021 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 30.6% lower than costs at King's College ($11,213 vs. $14,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as King's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 12.5% larger than aid received King's College ($33,013 vs. $29,352)
Hamline University vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Hamline University .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Hamline University vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than King's College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $900 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $54,200)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/