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Overview |
King College | Memphis | ||
| Location | Bristol, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | king.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
King College | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,942 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,942 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,960 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,715 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
King College | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 875 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 532 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.8% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 930/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
King College | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King College | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $261 |
Diversity |
King College | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
King College | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 17% | ||
Campus |
King College | Memphis | ||
| 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
- University of Memphis is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 1,357 students)
King College vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King College or Memphis?
- King College is 282.4% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154% higher at King College than University of Memphis ($31,942.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than King College ($13,873 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 1.7% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($9,960 vs. $10,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than King College (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 136% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($22,715 vs. $9,625)
King College vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King College or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or King College .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 24 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming King College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at King College (3.46)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than King College (60.8%)
King College vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King College or Memphis? 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 Memphis and King College.
- The graduation rate at King College is higher than University of Memphis (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $42,200)
- King College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,250)
- King College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($237 vs. $261)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/