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Overview |
Kings College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Kings College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Kings College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 1,993 students)
Kings College vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Southern Adventist University?
- King's College is 72% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72% higher at Kings College than Southern Adventist University ($39,522.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Kings College ($24,332 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 75.8% lower than costs at King's College ($8,330 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 109.7% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($29,352 vs. $14,000)
Kings College vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Kings College vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Southern Adventist University (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/