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Overview |
Knox College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Knox College | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Knox College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Lawrence University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 1,001 students)
Knox College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $54,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Lawrence than Knox College ($55,149.00 vs. $54,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Lawrence ($25,524 vs. $27,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 13.8% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($10,407 vs. $11,838)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 0.3% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($40,548 vs. $40,431)
Knox College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Lawrence (63%)
Knox College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Lawrence University (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Lawrence University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $43,100)
- Knox College students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Knox College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/