PUC-Angwin vs The King's College

Pacific Union College and The King's College, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Pacific Union College, nestled in the picturesque Napa Valley, boasts a diverse student body and a strong focus on liberal arts, while The King's College, located in the vibrant city of New York, emphasizes a Christ-centered education and a rigorous core curriculum. With varying acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, these colleges cater to different academic aspirations and personal preferences. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover which institution aligns best with your unique educational goals and aspirations.

	Pacific Union College	The King's College
Overview
Location	Angwin, California	New York, New York
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Quarter	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	61.0%	76.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Interdenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	57.7%	43.8%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	1140 - 1390
ACT range	N/A	24 - 30
Students submitting SAT score		29.0%
Students submitting ACT score		18.0%
Total number of applicants	1,216	1,011
Total number of admissions given out	702	443
Admitted students who chose to enroll	130	57
Yield rate	18.5%	12.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$55,246	$57,209
Average net price	$22,767	$33,968
Tuition	$31,101	$37,000
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,112 Meal plan: $3,804
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan Other alternative tuition plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $22,072	99.0% Average amount $24,767
Students receiving federal student loan	61.0% Average amount $5,294	82.0% Average amount $5,267
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $18,511	7.0% Average amount $15,120

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	825 Men 37.0% Women 63.0%	384 Men 36.5% Women 63.5%
Graduate students	4 Men 25.0% Women 75.0%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	21.1%	N/A
International students	2.0%	5.7%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,200	207
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Oregon Hawaii Nevada Arizona	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Communication and Journalism Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Liberal Arts Business Communication and Journalism English Language and Literature Philosophy and Religious Studies
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	39.6%	57.7%
Dropout rate	6.0%	41.6%
Transferred out	53.6%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $92,597 Year 2: $92,410 Year 3: $107,830 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $50,701 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,215 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,250 Year 2: $31,839 Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,242 Year 2: $46,321 Year 3: $60,508 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,000 Year 2: $38,906 Year 3: $42,617

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