Schools Like King University (2025)

If King University Is a Reach

Given King University's 54.4% acceptance rate, most academically prepared students have reasonable admission prospects. However, students seeking backup options or different institutional characteristics should consider these alternatives.

Easier Admission, Similar Outcomes

These schools offer higher acceptance rates while delivering comparable career outcomes.

For higher admission odds with similar outcomes, consider Radford University in Virginia (90.6% acceptance, $53,739 median earnings) located 97 miles away, offering similar program focus with significantly better admission prospects. Appalachian State University in North Carolina admits 88.6% of applicants while producing graduates earning $51,836, just 37 miles from King University.

Radford University• VA

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Higher acceptance rate (36.2 percentage points higher) with similar program focus and located 97 miles away; similar graduate earnings

Accept Rate91%

Earnings$53,739

Rank#359

Geographic Alternatives

Strong options in the same region with comparable academic profiles.

Students preferring to stay in Tennessee should consider Lincoln Memorial University (59.3% acceptance, $49,956 earnings) 83 miles away, offering similar private nonprofit structure and program focus. Carson-Newman University provides another Tennessee option with 68.3% acceptance rate and comparable institutional characteristics, located 81 miles from Bristol.

Lincoln Memorial University• TN

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Same state (83 miles away) (earnings difference: 16.5%) and similar program focus; same institution type

Accept Rate59%

Earnings$49,956

Rank#778

Peer Institutions

Elite universities with similar prestige and academic caliber

Centre College• KY

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Similar quality tier in Southeast (#465 ranked)

Accept Rate54%

Earnings$66,240

Rank#465

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Schools Similar to King University: Questions & Comparisons

King University is more selective with a 54% acceptance rate, compared to 59% for Lincoln Memorial University. Both schools offer strong outcomes, making them good options depending on your profile.

King University's peer institutions include Lincoln Memorial University. These schools have similar selectivity, student profiles, and academic outcomes.

Use Azimuth's alternatives tool to find schools with similar outcomes but lower net prices than King University's $21,500.

If King University is a reach, consider Radford University (91%), Appalachian State University (89%), Nova Southeastern University (73%). These schools have higher acceptance rates while offering comparable outcomes.

Colleges near King University in TN include Lincoln Memorial University, Radford University, Carson-Newman University.

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