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Overview |
Kings College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Kings College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 31% |
Students |
Kings College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Liberty University?
- King's College is 84.9% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at Kings College than Liberty University ($39,522.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King's College than Liberty University ($25,869 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 18.6% lower than costs at King's College ($12,350 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 135.4% larger than aid received Liberty University ($29,352 vs. $12,471)
Kings College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Kings College (96%)
Kings College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Liberty 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 Liberty University and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Liberty University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $15,100 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/