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Overview |
Knox College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 1,463 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #299 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $49,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $49,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $11,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $24,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $38,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 2,447 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 1,793 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 1098/1318 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Knox College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Knox College | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Luther- Norse | ||
| 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
- Luther College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,463 students vs. 1,001 students)
Knox College vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Luther- Norse?
- Knox College is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $49,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Knox College than Luther College ($54,768.00 vs. $49,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Knox College ($24,790 vs. $25,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 7.4% lower than costs at Luther College ($10,407 vs. $11,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Luther College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 6.6% larger than aid received Luther College ($40,548 vs. $38,042)
Knox College vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Knox College .
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Knox College (71.1%)
Knox College vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Luther- Norse? 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 Luther- Norse and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Luther College (78% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $43,100)
- Luther College and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Luther College and Knox College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse 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/