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Overview |
Knox College | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 17,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #20 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $59,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $59,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $23,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $58,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 43% |
Admission |
Knox College | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 32,014 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 3,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $205 |
Diversity |
Knox College | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Knox College | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | WUSTL | ||
| 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
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (17,012 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($59,420.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at WUSTL than Knox College ($59,420.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than Knox College ($23,432 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 78.9% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($10,326 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Washington University in St Louis (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 57.2% larger than aid received Knox College ($58,188 vs. $37,015)
Knox College vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than WUSTL (11.8%)
Knox College vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Knox College (93% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $39,700 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $43,100)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $7,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($19,900 vs. $27,000)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/