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Overview |
Kings College | St. Joe's | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Rutland, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | csj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | St. Joe's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $17,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $17,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Kings College | St. Joe's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Kings College | St. Joe's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | St. Joe's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,612 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Kings College | St. Joe's | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Kings College | St. Joe's | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | St. Joe's | ||
| 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
- King's College is larger than than St. Joe's based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 227 students)
Kings College vs. St. Joe's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or St. Joe's?
- King's College is 125.8% more expensive to attend than St. Joe's for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.8% higher at Kings College than College of St Joseph ($39,522.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of St Joseph are 22.1% lower than costs at King's College ($12,000 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than College of St Joseph (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is ?% larger than aid received College of St Joseph ($29,352 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or St. Joe's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Joe's or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at St. Joe's (3.12)
Kings College vs. St. Joe's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or St. Joe's? 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 St. Joe's and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than College of St Joseph (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $16,600 more per year than St. Joe's graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $37,600)
- College of St Joseph students graduate with a $2,388 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($24,612 vs. $27,000)
- St. Joe's graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Joe's students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/