At this time , King 's had 1,385 students .
Only 324 were matriculated in the University of London to pursue degrees , the vast majority were either preparing for professional examinations or for entry to Oxford or Cambridge .
At this time , King 's had 1,385 students , but only 324 were matriculated in the University of London to pursue degrees , the vast majority were either preparing for professional examinations or for entry to Oxford or Cambridge .