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Augustana University of Lynchburg Cornell College Longwood University EMU Beloit College Bradley DePaul JMU RU Luther- Norse VWC| Knox College | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Knox College | BC | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Knox College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | BC | ||
| 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
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,436 students vs. 1,001 students)
Knox College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or BC?
- Knox College is 35.9% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Knox College than Bridgewater College ($54,768.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Knox College ($19,660 vs. $25,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 38.1% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($10,407 vs. $14,370)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 11.5% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($40,548 vs. $36,350)
Knox College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Knox College .
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Knox College (71.1%)
Knox College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or BC? 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 BC and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Bridgewater College (78% vs. 59%)
- Graduates of Knox College and BC have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($43,100 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Knox College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC 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/