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Overview |
Knox College | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Knox College | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Knox College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Lafayette 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
- Lafayette College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Lafayette College than Knox College ($58,110.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Lafayette College ($26,882 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 67.9% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($10,326 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Lafayette College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 48.2% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($37,015 vs. $24,981)
Knox College vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Knox College vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Knox College (88% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $37,900 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $43,100)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/