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UChicago Notre Dame Duke Vanderbilt WUSTL Johns Hopkins Cornell Georgetown Michigan Stanford Loyola Penn| Knox College | Northwestern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Knox College | Northwestern | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Evanston, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 23,203 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #16 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | northwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Northwestern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $64,887 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $64,887 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $20,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $64,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Knox College | Northwestern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 51,769 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 3,703 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 7.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 57% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 1490/1560 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Knox College | Northwestern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Northwestern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $89,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $200 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Northwestern | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Knox College | Northwestern | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Northwestern | ||
| 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
- Northwestern University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (23,203 students vs. 1,001 students)
Knox College vs. Northwestern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Northwestern?
- Northwestern University is 18.5% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($64,887.00 vs. $54,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Northwestern than Knox College ($64,887.00 vs. $54,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Knox College ($23,341 vs. $25,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 95.4% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($10,407 vs. $20,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Northwestern University (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 59% larger than aid received Knox College ($64,463 vs. $40,548)
Knox College vs. Northwestern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Northwestern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Knox College vs. Northwestern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Northwestern? 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 and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Knox College (94% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $46,700 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $43,100)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $7,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($19,378 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/