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Overview |
Knox College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Knox College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1260/1450 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Knox College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Sarah Lawrence College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,696 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Knox College ($60,700.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Sarah Lawrence ($26,882 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 62.5% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($10,326 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Sarah Lawrence College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 9% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($37,015 vs. $33,957)
Knox College vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Knox College vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Sarah Lawrence? 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 Sarah Lawrence and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (78% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Sarah Lawrence College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Sarah Lawrence 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/