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Overview |
Kings College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 3,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $21,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $9,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Kings College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 4,363 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 4,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1095/1330 | ||
| 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 Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 66% | ||
| 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 Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kings College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (3,295 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- King's College is 156.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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 Erie Behrend College ($39,522.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Erie Behrend College than Kings College ($21,968 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Erie Behrend College 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 Erie Behrend College (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 203.1% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($29,352 vs. $9,685)
Kings College vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (3.49)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Penn State Erie-Behrend College (95.4%)
Kings College vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? 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 Erie-Behrend College and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than King's College (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,200)
- Penn State Erie Behrend College students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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 Erie-Behrend College 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/