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Overview |
Kings College | JMU | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Kings College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Kings College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Kings College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Kings College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or JMU?
- King's College is 414.3% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at Kings College than James Madison University ($39,522.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Kings College ($18,274 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 21.7% lower than costs at King's College ($12,040 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 191.2% larger than aid received James Madison University ($29,352 vs. $10,081)
Kings College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than JMU (78.3%)
Kings College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or JMU? 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 JMU and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than King's College (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $54,200)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/