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Macalester College Grinnell St Olaf Hamilton College Oberlin Middlebury Pomona WUSTL Colgate Emory Vassar Case Western| Knox College | Carleton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Knox College | Carleton College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | carleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Carleton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $62,244 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $62,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $15,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $31,494 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $46,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Knox College | Carleton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 8,583 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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 | Carleton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Carleton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Carleton College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Knox College | Carleton College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Carleton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carleton College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Carleton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Carleton College?
- Carleton College is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Carleton College than Knox College ($62,244.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Carleton College ($26,882 vs. $31,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 54.9% lower than costs at Carleton College ($10,326 vs. $15,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Carleton College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carleton College students is 26.5% larger than aid received Knox College ($46,821 vs. $37,015)
Knox College vs. Carleton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Carleton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carleton College or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Carleton College (16.6%)
Knox College vs. Carleton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Carleton 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 Carleton College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Knox College (93% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Carleton College earn on average $22,500 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $43,100)
- Carleton College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Carleton College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/