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Overview |
Kings College | WCU | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Kings College | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Kings College | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Kings College | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or WCU?
- King's College is 412.2% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.9% higher at Kings College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($39,522.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Kings College ($22,973 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 3% lower than costs at King's College ($14,228 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 439.3% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($29,352 vs. $5,443)
Kings College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WCU (3.43)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than WCU (87.8%)
Kings College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or WCU? 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 WCU and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than King's College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $5,200 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More WCU 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/