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Overview |
Kings College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 875 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Kings College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Kings College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 875 students)
Kings College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- King's College is 170.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton ($39,522.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Kings College ($16,594 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 171.2% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($29,352 vs. $10,823)
Kings College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Kings College .
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Penn State Worthington Scranton (94%)
Kings College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $1,100 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,200)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton 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/