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Overview |
Kings College | Northland College | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kings College | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1121/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Kings College | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Kings College | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Northland College | ||
| 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
- King's College is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 518 students)
Kings College vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Northland College?
- Northland College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($39,719.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Northland College than King's College ($39,719.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than Kings College ($23,252 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 51.2% lower than costs at King's College ($9,688 vs. $14,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at King's College as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 1.5% larger than aid received King's College ($29,780 vs. $29,352)
Kings College vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Northland College (68.4%)
Kings College vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Northland 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 Northland College and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Northland College (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $19,300 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,000)
- Northland College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Northland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/