Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Penn State Berks Penn State Harrisburg Penn State Abington University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State Penn State Mont Alto OSU-Oklahoma City Temple University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg WCU Penn State Brandywine| King's College | Penn State Altoona | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Kings College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | psu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Kings College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $15,388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Kings College | Penn State Altoona | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Kings College | Penn State Altoona | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Kings College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kings College | Penn State Altoona | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 69% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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
- Penn State Altoona is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (2,577 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Penn State Altoona?
- King's College is 156.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Kings College than Penn State Altoona ($39,522.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Kings College ($20,621 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 12.8% lower than costs at King's College ($12,984 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 206.6% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($29,352 vs. $9,574)
Kings College vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Penn State Altoona (95.8%)
Kings College vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Penn State Altoona? 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 Altoona and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than King's College (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $1,100 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,200)
- Penn State Altoona students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Altoona 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 Altoona 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/