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Overview |
Knox College | VWC | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 1,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $11,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $21,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $29,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 1,890 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Knox College | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Knox College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,711 students vs. 1,001 students)
Knox College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or VWC?
- Knox College is 52.1% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Knox College than Virginia Wesleyan College ($54,768.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Knox College ($21,862 vs. $25,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 10.6% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,407 vs. $11,513)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 38.1% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($40,548 vs. $29,360)
Knox College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Knox College .
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Knox College (71.1%)
Knox College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or VWC? 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 VWC and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (78% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Knox College earn on average $1,400 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Knox College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/