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Overview |
Knox College | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Knox College | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Ripon 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
- Knox College is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 766 students)
Knox College vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Ripon College?
- Knox College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Ripon College for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $49,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Knox College than Ripon College ($52,461.00 vs. $49,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ripon College than Knox College ($21,999 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 8.8% lower than costs at Knox College ($9,490 vs. $10,326)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 4.9% larger than aid received Knox College ($38,826 vs. $37,015)
Knox College vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Knox College .
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Ripon 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 Ripon College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Ripon College (78% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $43,100)
- Knox College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Knox College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/