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Overview |
Knox College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Knox College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Knox College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or MSOE?
- Knox College is 17.6% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Knox College than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($52,461.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Knox College ($25,661 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 21% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($10,326 vs. $12,494)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 16.2% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($37,015 vs. $31,850)
Knox College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Knox College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (78% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $25,800 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $43,100)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Knox College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/