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Overview |
Knox College | DePauw | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Greencastle, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 1,752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #99 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | depauw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | DePauw | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $29,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $41,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | DePauw | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 3,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | DePauw | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | DePauw | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,588 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
Knox College | DePauw | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Knox College | DePauw | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | DePauw | ||
| 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
- DePauw University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,752 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. DePauw Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or DePauw?
- DePauw University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at DePauw than Knox College ($54,400.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than DePauw ($26,882 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 39.5% lower than costs at DePauw University ($10,326 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as DePauw University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 10.9% larger than aid received Knox College ($41,067 vs. $37,015)
Knox College vs. DePauw Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or DePauw? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePauw or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than DePauw (65.8%)
Knox College vs. DePauw Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or DePauw? 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 DePauw and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Knox College (85% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $43,100)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,412 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($25,588 vs. $27,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More DePauw 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/