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Overview |
Knox College | Washington College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Knox College | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Knox College | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Washington College | ||
| 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
- Knox College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 955 students)
Knox College vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Washington College?
- Knox College is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Knox College than Washington College ($52,461.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Washington College ($26,882 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 34% lower than costs at Washington College ($10,326 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 3.7% larger than aid received Washington College ($37,015 vs. $35,683)
Knox College vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Knox College .
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Washington College? 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 Washington College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Washington College (78% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $43,100)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/