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Overview |
Knox College | Northwestern College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 3,262 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #551 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | nwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Northwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $35,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $35,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $11,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $26,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $21,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Northwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 1,194 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 981/1293 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Knox College | Northwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Northwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,070 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $228 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Northwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Knox College | Northwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Northwestern College | ||
| 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
- Northwestern College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (3,262 students vs. 1,001 students)
Knox College vs. Northwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Northwestern College?
- Knox College is 52.3% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $35,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at Knox College than Northwestern College ($54,768.00 vs. $35,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Northwestern College ($25,524 vs. $26,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 7.1% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($10,407 vs. $11,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Northwestern College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 89.8% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($40,548 vs. $21,360)
Knox College vs. Northwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Northwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern College or Knox College .
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Knox College (71.1%)
Knox College vs. Northwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Northwestern 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 Northwestern College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Northwestern College (78% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Knox College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $4,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($22,070 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/