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Overview |
Kings College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Kings College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kings College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Pitt?
- King's College is 100% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Kings College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($39,522.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Kings College ($24,286 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 18.5% lower than costs at King's College ($12,360 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 168.8% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($29,352 vs. $10,919)
Kings College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Kings College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than King's College (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $3,800 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $54,200)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/