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Overview |
GWU | King College | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
GWU | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
GWU | King College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
GWU | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 53% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 1,357 students)
GWU vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or King College?
- King College is 2.3% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at King College than Gardner Webb University ($31,942.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than King College ($22,339 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 8.1% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($9,960 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 6.2% larger than aid received King College ($24,130 vs. $22,715)
GWU vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or GWU .
- The average SAT score at King College (1005) is 28 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming King College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at King College (3.46)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than King College (60.8%)
GWU vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than King College (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $8,000 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $40,500)
- King College students graduate with a $1,969 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,969)
- King College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/