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Overview |
Knox College | Earlham | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | earlham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Earlham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $50,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $50,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $13,193 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $26,517 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $38,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Earlham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 1,765 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 1,310 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 1178/1363 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Knox College | Earlham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Earlham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Earlham | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Knox College | Earlham | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Earlham | ||
| 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
- Knox College is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (1,001 students vs. 696 students)
Knox College vs. Earlham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Earlham?
- Knox College is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Earlham for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $50,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Knox College than Earlham College ($54,768.00 vs. $50,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Earlham ($25,524 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 26.8% lower than costs at Earlham College ($10,407 vs. $13,193)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Earlham College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 6.4% larger than aid received Earlham College ($40,548 vs. $38,111)
Knox College vs. Earlham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Earlham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Earlham or Knox College .
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Knox College (71.1%)
Knox College vs. Earlham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Earlham? 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 Earlham and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Earlham College (78% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Knox College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/