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Overview |
Kings College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 954 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,086 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,608 | $19,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,686 | $8,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Kings College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,206 | 1,848 | ||
| Admitted | 2,988 | 1,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1140/1315 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kings College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- King's College is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 954 students)
Kings College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- King's College is 177.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at Kings College than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($40,520.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Kings College ($19,070 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 12.2% lower than costs at King's College ($13,448 vs. $15,086)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 290.8% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($31,686 vs. $8,108)
Kings College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Kings College (93.2%)
Kings College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $1,100 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,200)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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/