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Overview |
Knox College | Westminster | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 1,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $39,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $39,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $27,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $27,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 2,205 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1166/1373 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Knox College | Westminster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Knox College | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Westminster | ||
| 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
- Westminster College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,280 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Westminster?
- Knox College is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Knox College than Westminster College ($52,461.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Westminster ($26,882 vs. $27,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 6.8% lower than costs at Westminster College ($10,326 vs. $11,024)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 33.2% larger than aid received Westminster College ($37,015 vs. $27,787)
Knox College vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Westminster (69.8%)
Knox College vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Westminster? 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 Westminster and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Westminster College (78% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $43,100)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Westminster graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/