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Overview |
CofC | King College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
CofC | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CofC | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
CofC | King College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
CofC | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 53% | ||
Campus |
CofC | King College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 1,357 students)
CofC vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or King College?
- King College is 155.2% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at CofC than King College ($35,338.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than King College ($21,120 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 30.4% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($9,960 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 139.1% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($22,715 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 136 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming CofC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at King College (3.46)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than King College (60.8%)
CofC vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC or King 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 King College and CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than King College (63% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $2,300 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than King College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than King College graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former King College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/