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Augustana Northwestern College University of St Thomas Cornell College Beloit College Bradley Minnesota DePaul St Olaf Luther- Norse DePauw Lawrence| Knox College | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Knox College | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Knox College | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Knox College | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Bethel University?
- Knox College is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Knox College than Bethel University ($52,461.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Bethel University ($26,882 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 11.3% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,326 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 50.6% larger than aid received Bethel University ($37,015 vs. $24,586)
Knox College vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Knox College vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Bethel University? 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 Bethel University and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Bethel University (78% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $43,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/