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Overview |
Kings College | SU | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kings College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kings College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kings College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 13% |
Students |
Kings College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or SU?
- King's College is 17% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Kings College than Shenandoah University ($39,522.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King's College than SU ($25,869 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 30.4% lower than costs at King's College ($11,230 vs. $14,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at King's College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 25.1% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($29,352 vs. $23,467)
Kings College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than SU (80.4%)
Kings College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or SU? 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 SU and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Shenandoah University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $5,900 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/