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Overview |
King College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Bristol, TN | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | king.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
King College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,942 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,942 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,960 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,715 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 85% |
Admission |
King College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 875 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 532 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.8% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $254 |
Diversity |
King College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
King College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 37% | ||
Campus |
King College | West Liberty University | ||
| 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,357 students)
King College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King College or West Liberty University?
- King College is 266.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.8% higher at King College than West Liberty University ($31,942.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than King College ($13,788 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 0.6% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($9,960 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King College than West Liberty University (86% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 290% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($22,715 vs. $5,824)
King College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King College or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or King College .
- The average SAT score at King College (1005) is 21 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming King College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at King College (3.46)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than King College (60.8%)
King College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King College or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and King College.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than King College (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $10,600 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $37,900)
- King College students graduate with a $1,617 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,617)
- King College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($237 vs. $254)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/