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Overview |
Kings College | PLU | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 2,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,086 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,608 | $23,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,686 | $39,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Kings College | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,206 | 4,139 | ||
| Admitted | 2,988 | 3,333 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 988/1258 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Kings College | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Kings College | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kings College | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | PLU | ||
| 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (2,737 students vs. 1,932 students)
Kings College vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at PLU than King's College ($49,472.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Kings College ($23,841 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 21.2% lower than costs at King's College ($12,446 vs. $15,086)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 24.5% larger than aid received King's College ($39,464 vs. $31,686)
Kings College vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than PLU (80.5%)
Kings College vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or PLU? 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 PLU and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than King's College (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $1,900 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $52,300)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($25,800 vs. $27,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/