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Overview |
Knox College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Knox College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Knox College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Gettysburg 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
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Gettysburg College than Knox College ($61,760.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Gettysburg College ($26,882 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 44.6% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($10,326 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 16.8% larger than aid received Knox College ($43,239 vs. $37,015)
Knox College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Knox College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Knox College (85% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $17,800 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $43,100)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/