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Overview |
Kings College | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Dubois, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $17,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $10,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Kings College | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 511 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1040/1200 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kings College | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- King's College is larger than than Penn State Dubois based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 366 students)
Kings College vs. Penn State Dubois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Penn State Dubois?
- King's College is 185.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Dubois for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at Kings College than Penn State Dubois ($39,522.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Dubois than Kings College ($17,865 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Dubois are 12.8% lower than costs at King's College ($12,984 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Penn State Dubois (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 167.9% larger than aid received Penn State Dubois ($29,352 vs. $10,956)
Kings College vs. Penn State Dubois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Penn State Dubois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Dubois or Kings College .
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Penn State Dubois (92.4%)
Kings College vs. Penn State Dubois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Penn State Dubois? 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 State Dubois and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Penn State Dubois (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Penn State Dubois earn on average $1,100 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,200)
- Penn State Dubois students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Dubois graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Dubois students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/