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Overview |
PC | King College | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
PC | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $237 |
Diversity |
PC | King College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
PC | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 53% | ||
Campus |
PC | King College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- King College is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,357 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or King College?
- Presbyterian College is 22.1% more expensive to attend than King College for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at PC than King College ($38,990.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than King College ($21,571 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 13.5% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,960 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 51.3% larger than aid received King College ($34,379 vs. $22,715)
PC vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 77 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming PC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at King College (3.46)
- King College has a higher acceptance rate (60.8%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC or King College? 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 King College and PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than King College (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $800 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $47,700)
- King College students graduate with a $3,108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,108)
- King College graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($237 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former King College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/