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Overview |
SU | The King's College | ||
| Location | Winchester, VA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,260 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | su.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,790 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,790 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,143 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,467 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
SU | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,296 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 1,845 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1190/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SU | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
SU | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 16% |
Students |
SU | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 72% | ||
Campus |
SU | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 326 students)
SU vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or The King's College?
- Shenandoah University is 60.9% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at SU than The King's College ($33,790.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than The King's College ($26,143 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 63.8% lower than costs at The King's College ($11,230 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than The King's College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The King's College students is 5% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($24,640 vs. $23,467)
SU vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or SU .
- The average SAT score at The King's College (1181) is 176 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming The King's College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman The King's College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SU (3.7)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than The King's College (45.3%)
SU vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU or The King's 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 The King's College and SU.
- The graduation rate at The King's College is higher than Shenandoah University (51% vs. 45%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- The King's College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More The King's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/