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ISU Bradley Augustana Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cornell College Wheaton College Marquette University| Illinois Wesleyan University | Knox College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Knox College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Galesburg, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | knox.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Knox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $52,461 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $52,461 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $26,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $37,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Knox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 2,987 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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 |
Academics |
IWU | Knox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Knox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Knox College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Knox College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 40% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Knox College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,058 students)
IWU vs. Knox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Knox College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at IWU than Knox College ($53,610.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than IWU ($26,882 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 20.3% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,326 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Knox College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 1.1% larger than aid received Illinois Wesleyan University ($37,015 vs. $36,614)
IWU vs. Knox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Knox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Knox College or IWU .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Knox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Knox College (82% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $17,400 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $43,100)
- Knox College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Knox College and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/