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Overview |
SU | The King's College | ||
| Location | Georgetown, TX | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,483 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southwestern.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,450 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,450 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,014 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,609 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
SU | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,557 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 2,489 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1355 | 1190/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SU | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $240 |
Diversity |
SU | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
SU | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 72% | ||
Campus |
SU | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern University is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (1,483 students vs. 326 students)
SU vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or The King's College?
- Southwestern University is 130.7% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.7% higher at SU than The King's College ($48,450.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern University than The King's College ($31,014 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 49.5% lower than costs at The King's College ($12,300 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University than The King's College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 24.2% larger than aid received The King's College ($30,609 vs. $24,640)
SU vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or SU .
- The average SAT score at The King's College (1181) is 13 points higher than at SU (1168)
- Incoming The King's College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SU (26)
- Accepted freshman The King's College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SU (3.5)
- The King's College has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than SU (44.8%)
SU vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU or The King's College? 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 The King's College and SU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than The King's College (73% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $3,643 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,893)
- The King's College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/