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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC Emmanuel College ECU Campbell University SCAD| Charleston Southern University | King College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | King College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,545 | 1,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #638 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,380 | $32,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,380 | $32,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $10,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,347 | $23,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,411 | $24,339 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
CSU | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,072 | 1,195 | ||
| Admitted | 4,620 | 650 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
CSU | King College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 48% | ||
Campus |
CSU | King College | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (3,545 students vs. 1,295 students)
CSU vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or King College?
- King College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($32,902.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at King College than Charleston Southern University ($32,902.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than King College ($21,347 vs. $23,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 12.9% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,262 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than King College (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 8.6% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($24,339 vs. $22,411)
CSU vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 25 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than King College (54.4%)
CSU vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at King College is higher than Charleston Southern University (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $8,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $39,800)
- King College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- King College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/