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Overview |
King College | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Bristol, TN | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | king.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
King College | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,942 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,942 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,960 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,715 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 86% |
Admission |
King College | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 875 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 532 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.8% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 840/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
King College | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King College | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
King College | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
King College | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 78% | ||
Campus |
King College | Hampton University | ||
| 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
- Hampton University is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 1,357 students)
King College vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King College or Hampton University?
- King College is 21.9% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at King College than Hampton University ($31,942.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King College than Hampton University ($22,626 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 30.4% lower than costs at Hampton University ($9,960 vs. $12,986)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at King College as Hampton University (86% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 65.7% larger than aid received Hampton University ($22,715 vs. $13,710)
King College vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King College or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or King College .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 15 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming King College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than King College (60.8%)
King College vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King College or Hampton University? 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 Hampton University and King College.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than King College (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $46,900)
- King College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- King College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/