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Overview |
Knox College | Hope College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1090/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Knox College | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Knox College | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Hope College | ||
| 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
- Hope College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Hope College?
- Knox College is 38.1% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Knox College than Hope College ($52,461.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Knox College ($25,800 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 15.2% lower than costs at Hope College ($10,326 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Hope College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 48.8% larger than aid received Hope College ($37,015 vs. $24,880)
Knox College vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Knox College .
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Hope 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 Hope College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Knox College (79% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Hope College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,100)
- Hope College and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hope College and Knox College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/