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Overview |
Kings College | LRC | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 2,618 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $31,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $31,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,086 | $13,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,608 | $24,638 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,686 | $21,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Kings College | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,206 | 2,063 | ||
| Admitted | 2,988 | 1,601 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1055/1235 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kings College | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kings College | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Kings College | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | LRC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Roche College is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (2,618 students vs. 1,932 students)
Kings College vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or LRC?
- King's College is 26.8% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $31,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Kings College than La Roche College ($40,520.00 vs. $31,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Roche College than Kings College ($24,638 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 13.7% lower than costs at King's College ($13,268 vs. $15,086)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than La Roche College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 49.7% larger than aid received La Roche College ($31,686 vs. $21,167)
Kings College vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at LRC (3.2)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than LRC (77.6%)
Kings College vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or LRC? 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 LRC and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than La Roche College (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $9,900 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $44,300)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LRC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/