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Overview |
King College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Bristol, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | king.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
King College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,902 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,902 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,262 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,282 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,339 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 94% |
Admission |
King College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,195 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 650 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 856/1068 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $289 |
Diversity |
King College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
King College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 65% | ||
Campus |
King College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 1,295 students)
King College vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King College or Tennessee State University?
- King College is 349.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($32,902.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at King College than Tennessee State University ($32,902.00 vs. $21,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than King College ($9,231 vs. $23,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 1.4% lower than costs at King College ($10,120 vs. $10,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than King College (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 56.1% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($24,339 vs. $15,589)
King College vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King College or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or King College .
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than King College (54.4%)
King College vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King College or Tennessee State 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 Tennessee State University and King College.
- The graduation rate at King College is higher than Tennessee State University (41% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $38,400)
- King College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,000)
- King College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($237 vs. $289)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/