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Overview |
King College | BC | ||
| Location | Bristol, TN | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | king.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
King College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,942 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,942 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,960 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,715 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
King College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 875 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 532 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.8% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
King College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
King College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
King College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 24% | ||
Campus |
King College | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater College is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,357 students)
King College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King College or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 21.5% more expensive to attend than King College for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at BC than King College ($38,800.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than King College ($19,332 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 38.9% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($9,960 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 50.3% larger than aid received King College ($34,142 vs. $22,715)
King College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or King College .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 29 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at King College (3.46)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than King College (60.8%)
King College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King College or BC? 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 BC and King College.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than King College (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $5,400 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $43,100)
- King College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- King College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former King College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/