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Overview |
Knox College | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Knox College | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1340/1500 | ||
| 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 | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Knox College | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Macalester 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
- Macalester College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Macalester College than Knox College ($62,270.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Macalester College ($26,882 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 35.6% lower than costs at Macalester College ($10,326 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Macalester College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 8.8% larger than aid received Knox College ($40,262 vs. $37,015)
Knox College vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Knox College vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Macalester 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 Macalester College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Knox College (87% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Macalester College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $43,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $4,330 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($22,670 vs. $27,000)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/