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Overview |
Knox College | Wooster | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Knox College | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Knox College | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Wooster than Knox College ($57,050.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Wooster ($26,882 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 30.7% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($10,326 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 14.3% larger than aid received Knox College ($42,315 vs. $37,015)
Knox College vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Knox College vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than The College of Wooster (78% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $8,100 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $43,100)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wooster graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/