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Overview |
Kings College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 2,247 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $56,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $56,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,086 | $15,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,608 | $27,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,686 | $45,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Kings College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,206 | 5,974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,988 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Kings College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (2,247 students vs. 1,932 students)
Kings College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 39.7% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Susquahanna than King's College ($56,600.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King's College than Susquahanna ($25,608 vs. $27,258)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King's College are 4.1% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($15,086 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 43% larger than aid received King's College ($45,318 vs. $31,686)
Kings College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Susquahanna (78.7%)
Kings College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than King's College (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $54,200)
- Susquehanna University and Kings College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Kings College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/