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Overview |
Knox College | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $16,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $16,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $10,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $22,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $7,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 1180/1390 | ||
| 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 | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Knox College | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Houghton 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
- Houghton College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,014 students vs. 1,001 students)
Knox College vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Houghton College?
- Knox College is 228.1% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.1% higher at Knox College than Houghton College ($54,768.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Knox College ($22,358 vs. $25,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 3.9% lower than costs at Houghton College ($10,407 vs. $10,810)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Houghton College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 467.2% larger than aid received Houghton College ($40,548 vs. $7,149)
Knox College vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Knox College .
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Knox College (71.1%)
Knox College vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Houghton 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 Houghton College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Houghton College (78% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $43,100)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/