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Overview |
Knox College | St Olaf | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 3,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #161 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $56,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $56,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $13,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $27,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $41,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 5,956 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 3,106 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 52.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 1260/1470 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Knox College | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Knox College | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | St Olaf | ||
| 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
- St Olaf College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (3,074 students vs. 1,001 students)
Knox College vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or St Olaf?
- St Olaf College is 4% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($56,970.00 vs. $54,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at St Olaf than Knox College ($56,970.00 vs. $54,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than St Olaf ($25,524 vs. $27,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 24.9% lower than costs at St Olaf College ($10,407 vs. $13,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as St Olaf College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Olaf College students is 3.4% larger than aid received Knox College ($41,918 vs. $40,548)
Knox College vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than St Olaf (52.1%)
Knox College vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or St Olaf? 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 St Olaf and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at St Olaf is higher than Knox College (85% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from St Olaf College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $43,100)
- St Olaf College and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St Olaf College and Knox College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/