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Overview |
Kings College | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Sharon, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 332 | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $13,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $22,876 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,086 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,608 | $14,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,686 | $11,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Kings College | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,206 | 209 | ||
| Admitted | 2,988 | 190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Kings College | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Penn State Shenango | ||
| 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 Shenango based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 332 students)
Kings College vs. Penn State Shenango Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Penn State Shenango?
- King's College is 198.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Shenango for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $13,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.1% higher at Kings College than Penn State Shenango ($40,520.00 vs. $22,876.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Shenango than Kings College ($14,895 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Shenango 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 Shenango (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 182.6% larger than aid received Penn State Shenango ($31,686 vs. $11,211)
Kings College vs. Penn State Shenango Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Penn State Shenango? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Shenango or Kings College .
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Penn State Shenango (90.9%)
Kings College vs. Penn State Shenango Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Penn State Shenango? 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 Shenango and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Penn State Shenango (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Shenango earn on average $1,100 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,200)
- Penn State Shenango students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Shenango 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 Shenango 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/