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Overview |
Kings College | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 718 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| 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 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Kings College | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Kings College | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- King's College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 718 students)
Kings College vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Penn State York?
- King's College is 170.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State York 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 York ($39,522.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Kings College ($18,910 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York 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 York (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 247.8% larger than aid received Penn State York ($29,352 vs. $8,440)
Kings College vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Kings College .
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Penn State York (92.9%)
Kings College vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Penn State York? 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 York and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Penn State York (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $1,100 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,200)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York 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 York 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/