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Overview |
Kings College | MBBC | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $17,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $17,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $22,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $7,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Kings College | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 297 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 70.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Kings College | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $160 |
Diversity |
Kings College | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Kings College | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | MBBC | ||
| 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 MBBC based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 965 students)
Kings College vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or MBBC?
- King's College is 125.1% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.1% higher at Kings College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($39,522.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maranatha Baptist Bible College than Kings College ($22,858 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 74.8% lower than costs at King's College ($8,380 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 267.5% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($29,352 vs. $7,988)
Kings College vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than MBBC (75.1%)
Kings College vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or MBBC? 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 MBBC and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $18,800 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- MBBC graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/