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Overview |
Knox College | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 1,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $59,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $59,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $32,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $41,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Knox College | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 4,031 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 3,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1260/1390 | ||
| 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 | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Knox College | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Wheaton 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
- Wheaton College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,667 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Wheaton College than Knox College ($59,750.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Wheaton College ($26,882 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 43.3% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($10,326 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 12.6% larger than aid received Knox College ($41,665 vs. $37,015)
Knox College vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or Knox College .
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Wheaton 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 Wheaton College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Wheaton College (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $43,100)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/