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Overview |
Kings College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $18,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $9,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Kings College | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 1,707 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 1,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| 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 Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kings College | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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 Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 522 students)
Kings College vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Penn State Beaver?
- King's College is 185.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Beaver for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at Kings College than Penn State Beaver ($39,522.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Kings College ($18,113 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Beaver are 19.5% lower than costs at King's College ($12,254 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Penn State Beaver (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 216.5% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($29,352 vs. $9,274)
Kings College vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Kings College .
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Penn State Beaver (93.2%)
Kings College vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Penn State Beaver? 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 Beaver and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Penn State Beaver (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver earn on average $1,100 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,200)
- Penn State Beaver students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Beaver 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 Beaver 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/