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Overview |
Kings College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 1,848 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #975 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $8,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,086 | $11,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,608 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,686 | $14,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Kings College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,206 | 5,987 | ||
| Admitted | 2,988 | 4,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 870/1050 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kings College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $325 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Kings College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- King's College is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 1,848 students)
Kings College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- King's College is 355.3% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $8,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.8% higher at Kings College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($40,520.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Kings College ($12,910 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 36.4% lower than costs at King's College ($11,060 vs. $15,086)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 120.3% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($31,686 vs. $14,386)
Kings College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (78.4%)
Kings College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? 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 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $19,100 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $35,100)
- King's College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,500)
- Kings College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($279 vs. $325)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/