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Overview |
Kings College | WVU | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Kings College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Kings College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Kings College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or WVU?
- King's College is 322.2% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at Kings College than West Virginia University ($39,522.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Kings College ($12,202 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 26.1% lower than costs at King's College ($11,618 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 151.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($29,352 vs. $11,685)
Kings College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WVU (3.45)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than WVU (88.4%)
Kings College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or WVU? 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 WVU and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than West Virginia University (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $3,600 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/