Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
EC University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg College of Mount Saint Vincent Penn State Harrisburg Notre Dame College St. Joe's Chatham Mercyhurst College Duquesne University Saint Vincent College| King's College | Seton Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Kings College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Kings College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $39,674 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kings College | Seton Hill University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kings College | Seton Hill University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Kings College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Seton Hill University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kings College | Seton Hill University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- King's College is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,988 students)
Kings College vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Seton Hill University than King's College ($39,674.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Kings College ($24,576 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 9.7% lower than costs at King's College ($13,350 vs. $14,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at King's College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 3.6% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($29,352 vs. $28,325)
Kings College vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Kings College vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Seton Hill University? 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 Seton Hill University and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Seton Hill University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $41,000)
- Seton Hill University and Kings College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hill University and Kings College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/