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Overview |
GS | King College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 86% |
Admission |
GS | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $237 |
Diversity |
GS | King College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
GS | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 53% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 1,357 students)
GS vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or King College?
- King College is 630.8% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.1% higher at King College than Georgia Southern University ($31,942.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than King College ($15,352 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 3.6% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($9,960 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than King College (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 157.9% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($22,715 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 84 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming GS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than King College (60.8%)
GS vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than King College (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $3,700 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $44,800)
- King College and GS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,000 vs. $23,000)
- King College and GS graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($237 vs. $237)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS 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/