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Overview |
Knox College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 950/1420 | ||
| 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 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Knox College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Knox College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 887 students)
Knox College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Knox College is 70.9% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.9% higher at Knox College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($52,461.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Knox College ($19,825 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 38.6% lower than costs at Knox College ($7,450 vs. $10,326)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 75.5% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($37,015 vs. $21,097)
Knox College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or Knox College .
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Dakota Wesleyan 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (78% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Knox College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $38,200)
- Dakota Wesleyan University students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($26,533 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/