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Overview |
Knox College | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $55,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $55,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $20,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $46,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 2,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Knox College | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Knox College | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Beloit 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
- Knox College is larger than than Beloit College based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 964 students)
Knox College vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Beloit College?
- Beloit College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($55,810.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Beloit College than Knox College ($55,810.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Beloit College than Knox College ($20,192 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 0% lower than costs at Beloit College ($10,326 vs. $10,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Beloit College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 26.2% larger than aid received Knox College ($46,725 vs. $37,015)
Knox College vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Beloit College (65.9%)
Knox College vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Beloit 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 Beloit College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Beloit College (78% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Beloit College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,100)
- Beloit College and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Beloit College and Knox College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Beloit College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/