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Overview |
Knox College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Knox College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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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% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Knox College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 15% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Knox College ($60,350.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($26,882 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 63.8% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($10,326 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 19.8% larger than aid received Knox College ($44,331 vs. $37,015)
Knox College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Knox College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (78% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $17,100 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $43,100)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Knox College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/