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Augustana Cornell College Beloit College Bradley Marquette University DePaul Luther- Norse DePauw Lawrence Coe College BLC IWU| Knox College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Knox College | WLC | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Knox College | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Knox College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Knox College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | WLC | ||
| 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
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,094 students vs. 1,001 students)
Knox College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or WLC?
- Knox College is 58.7% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at Knox College than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($54,768.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Knox College ($22,809 vs. $25,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 14.2% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($10,407 vs. $11,880)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 68.1% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($40,548 vs. $24,122)
Knox College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Knox College .
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Knox College (71.1%)
Knox College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or WLC? 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 WLC and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (78% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Knox College earn on average $100 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/