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Overview |
Kings College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Kings College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Kings College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Kings College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| 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
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Mercyhurst College than King's College ($40,530.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Kings College ($24,935 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 4.4% lower than costs at King's College ($14,025 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 10.4% larger than aid received King's College ($32,418 vs. $29,352)
Kings College vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Kings College vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than King's College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/