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Overview |
Knox College | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Knox College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Knox College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Wisconsin?
- Knox College is 465.7% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Knox College than University of Wisconsin Madison ($52,461.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Knox College ($13,376 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 24.9% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($10,326 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 231.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($37,015 vs. $11,171)
Knox College vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Knox College vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Knox College (82% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $21,700 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $43,100)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/