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Overview |
Kings College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Kings College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Kings College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Kings College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Penn College?
- King's College is 155.8% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at Kings College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($39,522.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Kings College ($23,030 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 20.8% lower than costs at King's College ($12,130 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 304.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($29,352 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Kings College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Penn 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 Penn College and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/