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Overview |
Kings College | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 3,554 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $34,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $34,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,086 | $15,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,608 | $20,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,686 | $25,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Kings College | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,206 | 4,845 | ||
| Admitted | 2,988 | 4,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1050/1268 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Kings College | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kings College | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Kings College | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (3,554 students vs. 1,932 students)
Kings College vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or La Salle University?
- King's College is 18.2% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $34,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Kings College than La Salle University ($40,520.00 vs. $34,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Kings College ($20,119 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King's College are 3.3% lower than costs at La Salle University ($15,086 vs. $15,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than La Salle University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 22.8% larger than aid received La Salle University ($31,686 vs. $25,808)
Kings College vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than La Salle University (86.2%)
Kings College vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or La Salle University? 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 La Salle University and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than King's College (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $54,200)
- La Salle University and Kings College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- La Salle University and Kings College 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 La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/