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Overview |
Vassar | The King's College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 96% |
Admission |
Vassar | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Vassar | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $240 |
Diversity |
Vassar | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Vassar | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vassar College is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (2,459 students vs. 326 students)
Vassar vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or The King's College?
- Vassar College is 204% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204% higher at Vassar than The King's College ($63,840.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than The King's College ($30,603 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vassar College are 11.1% lower than costs at The King's College ($16,560 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The King's College than Vassar College (96% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 103.7% larger than aid received The King's College ($50,193 vs. $24,640)
Vassar vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or Vassar .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 224 points higher than at The King's College (1181)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at The King's College (27)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at The King's College (3.73)
- The King's College has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Vassar vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar or The King's 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 The King's College and Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than The King's College (91% vs. 51%)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $7,470 lower median federal student loan debt than The King's College graduates. ($15,780 vs. $23,250)
- Vassar graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than The King's College graduates. ($163 vs. $240)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/