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Overview |
Kings College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Kings College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Kings College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Penn State?
- King's College is 115.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Kings College than Penn State Main Campus ($39,522.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King's College than Penn State ($25,869 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 14.9% lower than costs at King's College ($12,744 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 191.6% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($29,352 vs. $10,066)
Kings College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Kings College .
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Kings College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than King's College (87% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $1,100 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,200)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/