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Augustana DU CU Boulder Wesleyan University Cornell College Lewis and Clark Beloit College Bates Colorado State Bradley DePaul F&M| Colorado College | Knox College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | Knox College | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Galesburg, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 1,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | knox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | Knox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $52,461 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $52,461 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $10,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $26,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $37,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
Colorado College | Knox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 2,987 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 2,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1160/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado College | Knox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | Knox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | Knox College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Colorado College | Knox College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | Knox College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (2,203 students vs. 1,058 students)
Colorado College vs. Knox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or Knox College?
- Colorado College is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Colorado College than Knox College ($64,554.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Colorado College ($26,882 vs. $33,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 39.2% lower than costs at Colorado College ($10,326 vs. $14,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Colorado College (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 24.7% larger than aid received Knox College ($46,160 vs. $37,015)
Colorado College vs. Knox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or Knox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Knox College or Colorado College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. Knox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado College or Knox 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 Knox College and Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Knox College (88% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Colorado College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,100)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/