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Overview |
Knox College | MLC | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | New Ulm, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | mlc-wels.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | MLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $17,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $17,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $6,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $22,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $6,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Knox College | MLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 215 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 78.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1051/1316 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Knox College | MLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | MLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Knox College | MLC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Knox College | MLC | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | MLC | ||
| 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
- Knox College is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 880 students)
Knox College vs. MLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or MLC?
- Knox College is 201.2% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.2% higher at Knox College than Martin Luther College ($52,461.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Knox College ($22,293 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 50.1% lower than costs at Knox College ($6,880 vs. $10,326)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 487.4% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($37,015 vs. $6,301)
Knox College vs. MLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or MLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MLC or Knox College .
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. MLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or MLC? 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 MLC and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Martin Luther College (78% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Knox College earn on average $5,100 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MLC 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/