Amridge University vs The King's College

Amridge University and The King's College, while both offering a faith-based education, present distinct experiences for prospective students. Amridge, with an acceptance rate of 70%, welcomes a diverse student body, while The King's College maintains a more selective admissions process with an acceptance rate of 50%. Amridge's student population is predominantly female, while The King's College boasts a more balanced gender ratio. In terms of academics, Amridge offers a wider range of undergraduate programs, including popular majors like Business and Psychology, while The King's College focuses on a core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts. With graduation rates of 55% and 70% respectively, both institutions prioritize student success and provide ample resources to support their students' academic journeys. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about which institution aligns best with your educational aspirations.

	Amridge University	The King's College
Overview
Location	Montgomery, Alabama	New York, New York
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate		76.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ	Interdenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	43.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1140 - 1390
ACT range	N/A	24 - 30
Students submitting SAT score		29.0%
Students submitting ACT score		18.0%
Total number of applicants		1,011
Total number of admissions given out		443
Admitted students who chose to enroll		57
Yield rate		12.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		$57,209
Average net price		$33,968
Tuition		$37,000
Room & board
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		99.0% Average amount $24,767
Students receiving federal student loan		82.0% Average amount $5,267
Students taking out private loans		7.0% Average amount $15,120

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	251 Men 31.5% Women 68.5%	384 Men 36.5% Women 63.5%
Graduate students	472 Men 45.3% Women 54.7%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	5.7%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	207
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Theology Family and Consumer Sciences Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Liberal Arts Business Communication and Journalism English Language and Literature Philosophy and Religious Studies
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	44.4%	57.7%
Dropout rate	N/A	41.6%
Transferred out	55.6%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,242 Year 2: $46,321 Year 3: $60,508 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,000 Year 2: $38,906 Year 3: $42,617

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