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Overview |
Knox College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Knox College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1200/1370 | ||
| 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 | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Knox College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Kalamazoo 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
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Kalamazoo College than Knox College ($56,001.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Kalamazoo College ($26,882 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 9.8% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($10,326 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 13.1% larger than aid received Knox College ($41,855 vs. $37,015)
Knox College vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Knox College .
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Knox College (80% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $43,100)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/