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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP Emmanuel College CNU TU| King College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
King College | SU | ||
| Location | Bristol, TN | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | king.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
King College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,942 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,942 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,960 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,715 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
King College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 875 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 532 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.8% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
King College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
King College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
King College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 48% | ||
Campus |
King College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,357 students)
King College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King College or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than King College for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at SU than King College ($33,790.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King College than SU ($22,626 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 12.8% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($9,960 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 3.3% larger than aid received King College ($23,467 vs. $22,715)
King College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or King College .
- The average SAT score at King College (1005) is the same at SU (1005)
- Incoming King College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at King College (3.46)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than King College (60.8%)
King College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King College or SU? 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 SU and King College.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than King College (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $200 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $48,300)
- King College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- King College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More SU 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/