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Overview |
Kings College | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Hazleton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 473 | ||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $18,724 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $11,106 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Kings College | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 585 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1020/1280 | ||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kings College | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| 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 Hazleton based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 473 students)
Kings College vs. Penn State Hazleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Penn State Hazleton?
- King's College is 170.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Hazleton for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.5% higher at Kings College than Penn State Hazleton ($39,522.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Hazleton than Kings College ($18,724 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Hazleton 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 Hazleton (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 164.3% larger than aid received Penn State Hazleton ($29,352 vs. $11,106)
Kings College vs. Penn State Hazleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Penn State Hazleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Hazleton or Kings College .
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Penn State Hazleton (89.9%)
Kings College vs. Penn State Hazleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Penn State Hazleton? 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 Hazleton and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Penn State Hazleton (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Penn State Hazleton earn on average $1,100 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,200)
- Penn State Hazleton students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Hazleton 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 Hazleton 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/