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Overview |
Spelman | King College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
Spelman | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Spelman | King College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Spelman | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | King College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spelman College is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 1,357 students)
Spelman vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or King College?
- King College is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at King College than Spelman College ($31,942.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King College than Spelman ($22,626 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 57.3% lower than costs at Spelman College ($9,960 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spelman College than King College (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 113.7% larger than aid received Spelman College ($22,715 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Spelman College (1015) is 10 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming Spelman students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at King College (3.46)
- King College has a higher acceptance rate (60.8%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or King 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 King College and Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than King College (77% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $2,800 more per year than King College graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $48,500)
- King College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- King College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/