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Overview |
King College | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Bristol, TN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | king.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
King College | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,942 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,942 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,960 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,715 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 96% |
Admission |
King College | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 875 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 532 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
King College | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King College | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $239 |
Diversity |
King College | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
King College | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 20% | ||
Campus |
King College | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,357 students)
King College vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King College or Marshall University?
- King College is 344.3% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at King College than Marshall University ($31,942.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than King College ($8,756 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 18.9% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,960 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than King College (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 102.4% larger than aid received Marshall University ($22,715 vs. $11,221)
King College vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King College or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or King College .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 23 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at King College (3.46)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than King College (60.8%)
King College vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King College or Marshall 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 Marshall University and King College.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than King College (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $40,200)
- King College students graduate with a $134 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,134)
- King College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($237 vs. $239)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/