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Overview |
PennWest California | Kings College | ||
| Location | California, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
PennWest California | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 29% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Kings College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,993 students)
PennWest California vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Kings College?
- King's College is 412.2% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.5% higher at Kings College than PennWest California ($39,522.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 40.6% lower than costs at King's College ($10,416 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($29,352 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or PennWest California .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California 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 PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than PennWest California (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $11,700 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California 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 PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/