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Overview |
WestConn | Kings College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
WestConn | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 29% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Kings College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,993 students)
WestConn vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Kings College?
- King's College is 511.4% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.2% higher at Kings College than Western Connecticut State University ($39,522.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Kings College ($15,862 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 0.5% lower than costs at King's College ($14,568 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 224.1% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($29,352 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Kings 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 Kings College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $6,800 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/