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Overview |
King College | HSU | ||
| Location | Bristol, TN | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | king.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
King College | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,942 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,942 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,960 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,715 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
King College | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 875 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 532 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.8% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 1010/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
King College | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King College | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
King College | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
King College | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 3% | ||
Campus |
King College | HSU | ||
| 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 1,357 students)
King College vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King College or HSU?
- King College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at King College than Hardin Simmons University ($31,942.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King College than HSU ($22,626 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 0.2% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($9,960 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 0.1% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($22,715 vs. $22,695)
King College vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King College or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or King College .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 25 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming King College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than King College (60.8%)
King College vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King College or HSU? 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 HSU and King College.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than King College (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $1,900 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $46,600)
- King College students graduate with a $2,989 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,989)
- King College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former King College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/