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Overview |
King College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Bristol, TN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 10,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | king.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
King College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,902 | $8,764 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,902 | $18,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,262 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,282 | $15,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,339 | $10,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 95% |
Admission |
King College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,195 | 8,772 | ||
| Admitted | 650 | 7,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
King College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $165 |
Diversity |
King College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
King College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 6% | ||
Campus |
King College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| 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 Technological University is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 1,295 students)
King College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King College or Tennessee Tech?
- King College is 275.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($32,902.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at King College than Tennessee Technological University ($32,902.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than King College ($15,138 vs. $23,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 2.3% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($10,262 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than King College (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 138.3% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($24,339 vs. $10,214)
King College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or King College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 97 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at King College (3.46)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than King College (54.4%)
King College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King College or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tech and King College.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than King College (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than King College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than King College graduates. ($165 vs. $237)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former King College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/