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Overview |
Kings College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Kings College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kings College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Kings College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Kings College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- King's College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,775 students)
Kings College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or LGCNHS?
- King's College is 30% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Kings College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($39,522.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King's College than LGCNHS ($25,869 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 33.2% lower than costs at King's College ($11,000 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 378.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($29,352 vs. $6,133)
Kings College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Kings College .
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Kings College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Kings College.
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $2,900 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/