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Overview |
Kings College | PC | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kings College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Kings College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Kings College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kings College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- King's College is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,199 students)
Kings College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or PC?
- King's College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Kings College than Presbyterian College ($39,522.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Kings College ($21,571 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 29.6% lower than costs at King's College ($11,300 vs. $14,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at King's College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 17.1% larger than aid received King's College ($34,379 vs. $29,352)
Kings College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than PC (59.4%)
Kings College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or PC? 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 PC and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than King's College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $6,500 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/