Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Cabrini College Temple Messiah College Arcadia Cairn WCU YCP Penn State Harrisburg Notre Dame College Immaculata University St. Joe's Penn State| Eastern University | King's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Eastern University | Kings College | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,981 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #486 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | kings.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Eastern University | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,760 | $40,520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,760 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,168 | $15,086 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,900 | $25,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,308 | $31,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Kings College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,852 | 3,206 | ||
| Admitted | 2,670 | 2,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Eastern University | Kings College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Eastern University | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Kings College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Eastern University | Kings College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (6,981 students vs. 1,932 students)
Eastern University vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Kings College?
- King's College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $36,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Kings College than Eastern University ($40,520.00 vs. $36,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Kings College ($21,900 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 14.6% lower than costs at King's College ($13,168 vs. $15,086)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Eastern University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 1.2% larger than aid received Eastern University ($31,686 vs. $31,308)
Eastern University vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Eastern University .
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Kings College (93.2%)
Eastern University vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than King's College (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/