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Wilkes-Barre, PA · Philadelphia, PA
| King's College | La Salle University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $23,093/yr | $19,409/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,283/yr | $16,545/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,259/yr | $17,393/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,692/yr | $20,557/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,657/yr | $21,263/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,391/yr | $27,190/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,400/yr | $16,360/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,251/yr | $16,350/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,300/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,912/yr | $2,800/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $57,973/yr | $48,337/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,100/yr | $37,800/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $44,100/yr | $37,800/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 30% | 35% |
| Students taking federal loans | 74% | 43% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 93% | 97% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1070–1270 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1170 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,206 | 4,845 |
| Students accepted | 2,988 | 4,176 |
| Students who enrolled | 396 | 465 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 13% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 29% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 60% | 57% |
| Freshmen who come back | 76% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $59,498/yr | $67,416/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $42,669–$82,746 | $43,525–$95,876 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 59% | 66% |
| White students graduating | 67% | 68% |
| Black students graduating | 37% | 42% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 38% | 48% |
| Asian students graduating | 76% | 55% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $51,734/yr | $53,701/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 85% |
| Graduate on time | 52% | 50% |
| Pell students who graduate | 44% | 49% |
| First-gen students who finish | 55% | 60% |
| Low-income students who finish | 47% | 54% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $55,721/yr | $60,439/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 29% · Health Professions 21% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 8% | Health Professions 30% · Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Psychology 7% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 29% of degrees | Health Professions — 30% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 21% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 6% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $120,179/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $137,009/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 8.9% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,484 | 1,953 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 371 | 1,073 |
| Average professor pay | $8,851/mo | $9,355/mo |
| Full-time professors | 59% | 44% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $76,296 | $41,664 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (large) |
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Philadelphia, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1946 | 1863 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Men | 52% | 35% |
| Women | 48% | 65% |
| White students | 71% | 34% |
| Black students | 6.4% | 29% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 15% | 20% |
| Asian students | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3.8% |
| Other / not reported | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 29% | 37% |
| Part-time students | 1.4% | 14% |
| Students age 25+ | 2.8% | 12% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,208/yr | $10,414/yr |
| Endowment | $120.6M | $64.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,052 | 1,700 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,000/yr | $8,380/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,086/yr | $8,296/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 23 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 560 | 369 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $7.8M |
| Athletics budget | $3.6M | $18.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.6M | $18.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $72,042 | $166,901 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.