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Overview |
Kings College | BC | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kings College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kings College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kings College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Kings College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- King's College is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,421 students)
Kings College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or BC?
- King's College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Kings College than Bridgewater College ($39,522.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Kings College ($19,332 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 5.9% lower than costs at King's College ($13,830 vs. $14,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at King's College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 16.3% larger than aid received King's College ($34,142 vs. $29,352)
Kings College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than BC (90.4%)
Kings College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or BC? 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 BC and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Bridgewater College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $11,100 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and Kings College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Kings College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/