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Overview |
Kings College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Kings College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1050/1275 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Kings College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Kings College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,328 students)
Kings College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- King's College is 189.3% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at Kings College than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($39,522.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Kings College ($18,194 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 23.9% lower than costs at King's College ($11,820 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 180.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($29,352 vs. $10,466)
Kings College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (3.5)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Kings College (96%)
Kings College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $3,800 more per year than Kings College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $54,200)
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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/