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Overview |
Kings College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Kings College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Kings College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,366 students)
Kings College vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Waynesburg College?
- King's College is 44.8% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at Kings College than Waynesburg University ($39,522.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waynesburg University than Kings College ($22,281 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 20.9% lower than costs at King's College ($12,120 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 68.1% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($29,352 vs. $17,464)
Kings College vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Kings College vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Waynesburg University (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Waynesburg College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $48,900)
- Waynesburg University and Kings College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Waynesburg University and Kings College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kings College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/