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Overview |
Knox College | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Knox College | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1293/1473 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $180 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Knox College | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Whitman College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,493 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Whitman College?
- Whitman College is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($58,200.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Whitman College than Knox College ($58,200.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Whitman College ($26,882 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 37.7% lower than costs at Whitman College ($10,326 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Whitman College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 15.5% larger than aid received Whitman College ($37,015 vs. $32,047)
Knox College vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Whitman College (47.7%)
Knox College vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Whitman 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 Whitman College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than Knox College (86% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Whitman College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,100)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/