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Overview |
Arcadia | Kings College | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 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 |
Arcadia | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Arcadia | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Kings College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 1,993 students)
Arcadia vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Kings College?
- Arcadia University is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Arcadia than King's College ($46,430.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King's College than Arcadia ($25,869 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 6.8% lower than costs at King's College ($13,720 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 5.4% larger than aid received King's College ($30,934 vs. $29,352)
Arcadia vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Arcadia .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia 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 Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Arcadia University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $46,400)
- King's College and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- King's College and Arcadia graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/