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Overview |
King College | Concord University | ||
| Location | Bristol, TN | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | king.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
King College | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,942 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,942 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,960 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,715 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 97% |
Admission |
King College | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 875 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 532 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.8% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King College | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $201 |
Diversity |
King College | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
King College | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 37% | ||
Campus |
King College | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 1,357 students)
King College vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King College or Concord University?
- King College is 274% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at King College than Concord University ($31,942.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than King College ($8,464 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 1.3% lower than costs at Concord University ($9,960 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than King College (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 104.3% larger than aid received Concord University ($22,715 vs. $11,120)
King College vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King College or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or King College .
- The average SAT score at King College (1005) is 11 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming King College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than King College (60.8%)
King College vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King College or Concord University? 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 Concord University and King College.
- The graduation rate at King College is higher than Concord University (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $15,400 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than King College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than King College graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University 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/