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Overview |
Kings College | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kings College | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Kings College | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Viterbo | ||
| 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
- Viterbo University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Viterbo?
- King's College is 30% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Kings College than Viterbo University ($39,522.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Kings College ($23,257 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 42.8% lower than costs at King's College ($10,260 vs. $14,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at King's College as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 42.7% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($29,352 vs. $20,567)
Kings College vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Kings College vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Viterbo University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $44,300)
- Viterbo University and Kings College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Viterbo 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 Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/