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Overview |
Kings College | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,522 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,522 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,648 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,869 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,352 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Kings College | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,216 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 3,087 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 15% |
Students |
Kings College | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- King's College is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,360 students)
Kings College vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Wilson College?
- King's College is 56.8% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at Kings College than Wilson College ($39,522.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than Kings College ($23,923 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 22.4% lower than costs at King's College ($11,968 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 106.1% larger than aid received Wilson College ($29,352 vs. $14,241)
Kings College vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Wilson College (94%)
Kings College vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College or Wilson 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 Wilson College and Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Wilson College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $19,500 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/