King's vs University of Portland
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.King's CollegeWilkes-Barre, PACatholic collegeBFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of PortlandPortland, ORCatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Holy Cross colleges.
- King's lists Mass every weekday; University of Portland lists Mass every weekday.
- King's lists confession 2 times a week; University of Portland, 2 times a week.
- University of Portland has the higher graduation rate: 80% against 60% at King's.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
ATheology and core curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
2 times a week
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Once a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
4 listed
Religious order or tradition
Holy Cross
Holy Cross
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Portland, OR
Setting
City
City
Students
1,932
3,457
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
93%
89%
Average SAT
1170
1277
ACT middle 50%
25–31
Graduation rate
60%
80%
First-year retention
76%
88%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$23,093
$28,210
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,283
$20,070
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$17,259
$16,577
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,692
$23,858
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,657
$27,021
Net price, over $110,000 income
$28,391
$37,284
Median debt
$27,000
$21,370
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,498
$82,804
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.