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Overview |
Knox College | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Knox College | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Knox College | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Calvin 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
- Calvin College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Calvin College?
- Knox College is 36.7% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Knox College than Calvin College ($52,461.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Knox College ($25,775 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 8% lower than costs at Calvin College ($10,326 vs. $11,150)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Calvin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 40% larger than aid received Calvin College ($37,015 vs. $26,448)
Knox College vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Knox College .
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Calvin 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 Calvin College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Calvin College (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $43,100)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/