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Overview |
King College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Bristol, TN | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | king.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
King College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,942 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,942 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,960 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,715 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
King College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 875 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 532 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
King College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $211 |
Diversity |
King College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
King College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 30% | ||
Campus |
King College | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,357 students)
King College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King College or University of Charleston?
- King College is 1.7% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at King College than University of Charleston ($31,942.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than King College ($21,308 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 2.4% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($9,960 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 1.3% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($22,715 vs. $22,422)
King College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King College or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or King College .
- The average SAT score at King College (1005) is 11 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming King College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than King College (60.8%)
King College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King College or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and King College.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than King College (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $3,300 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than King College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than King College graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/