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Overview |
Kings College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 456 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,086 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,608 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,686 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Kings College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,206 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 2,988 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kings College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| 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 New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 456 students)
Kings College vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Penn State New Kensington?
- King's College is 193.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Kings College than Penn State New Kensington ($40,520.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Kings College ($19,294 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 325.3% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($31,686 vs. $7,450)
Kings College vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Kings College .
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Kings College (93.2%)
Kings College vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Penn State New Kensington (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $1,100 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,200)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington 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/