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Overview |
Niagara University | Kings College | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,221 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #490 | #486 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,100 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,100 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $15,086 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,495 | $25,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,682 | $31,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 3,206 | ||
| Admitted | 3,540 | 2,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Niagara University | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Kings College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (4,221 students vs. 1,932 students)
Niagara University vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Kings College?
- King's College is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $36,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Kings College than Niagara University ($40,520.00 vs. $36,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Kings College ($17,495 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 16.2% lower than costs at King's College ($12,980 vs. $15,086)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as King's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 0% larger than aid received Niagara University ($31,686 vs. $31,682)
Niagara University vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Niagara University .
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Niagara University (85.3%)
Niagara University vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University or Kings College? 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 Kings College and Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than King's College (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $11,100 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/