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Overview |
Knox College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Knox College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Knox College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Knox College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Bennington | ||
| 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 Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 880 students)
Knox College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Bennington than Knox College ($60,648.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Bennington ($26,882 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 71.6% lower than costs at Bennington College ($10,326 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 32.9% larger than aid received Knox College ($49,183 vs. $37,015)
Knox College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Knox College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Bennington College (78% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Knox College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington 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/