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Overview |
King College | AU | ||
| Location | Bristol, TN | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | king.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
King College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,942 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,942 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,960 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,715 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
King College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 875 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 532 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.8% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 850/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
King College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
King College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
King College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 45% | ||
Campus |
King College | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 1,357 students)
King College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King College or AU?
- Averett University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than King College for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at AU than King College ($37,640.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King College than AU ($22,626 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 14.1% lower than costs at Averett University ($9,960 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 15.5% larger than aid received King College ($26,246 vs. $22,715)
King College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or King College .
- The average SAT score at King College (1005) is 92 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming King College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than King College (60.8%)
King College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King College or AU? 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 AU and King College.
- The graduation rate at King College is the same as at Averett University (41% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $100 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $48,400)
- King College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- King College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/