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Overview |
King College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Bristol, TN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | king.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
King College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,942 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,942 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,960 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,715 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 90% |
Admission |
King College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 875 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 532 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.8% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $240 |
Diversity |
King College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
King College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 17% | ||
Campus |
King College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,357 students)
King College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King College or WVSU?
- King College is 293.3% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.3% higher at King College than West Virginia State University ($31,942.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than King College ($11,684 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 22.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,960 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than King College (90% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 139.6% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($22,715 vs. $9,482)
King College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or King College .
- The average SAT score at King College (1005) is 78 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming King College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than King College (60.8%)
King College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and King College.
- The graduation rate at King College is higher than West Virginia State University (41% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $15,800 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $32,700)
- King College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- King College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/