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Overview |
King College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Bristol, TN | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | king.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
King College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,942 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,942 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,960 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,715 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
King College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 875 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 532 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.8% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
King College | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $249 |
Diversity |
King College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 31% |
Students |
King College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 76% | ||
Campus |
King College | Liberty 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
- Liberty University is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,357 students)
King College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King College or Liberty University?
- King College is 49.4% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at King College than Liberty University ($31,942.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King College than Liberty University ($22,626 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 24% lower than costs at Liberty University ($9,960 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than King College (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 82.1% larger than aid received Liberty University ($22,715 vs. $12,471)
King College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or King College .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 65 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at King College (3.46)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than King College (60.8%)
King College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King College or Liberty 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 Liberty University and King College.
- The graduation rate at Liberty University is higher than King College (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $39,100)
- King College students graduate with a $1,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,166)
- King College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($237 vs. $249)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/