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PLNU Pepperdine Biola University Augustana UCSB Chapman Wheaton College Loyola Marymount Cornell College USD Beloit College Azusa Pacific University| Westmont College | Knox College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Knox College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Galesburg, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 1,001 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | knox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Knox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,550 | $54,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,550 | $54,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,360 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,412 | $25,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,414 | $40,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Knox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,244 | 4,136 | ||
| Admitted | 1,792 | 2,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1212/1418 | 1120/1385 | ||
| 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 |
Westmont College | Knox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Knox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Knox College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Westmont College | Knox College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Knox 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
- Westmont College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 1,001 students)
Westmont College vs. Knox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Knox College?
- Knox College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Knox College than Westmont College ($54,768.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Westmont College ($25,524 vs. $36,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 57.2% lower than costs at Westmont College ($10,407 vs. $16,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 25.1% larger than aid received Westmont College ($40,548 vs. $32,414)
Westmont College vs. Knox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Knox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Knox College or Westmont College .
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Knox College (71.1%)
Westmont College vs. Knox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Knox 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 Knox College and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Westmont College (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $43,100)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $1,877 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($25,123 vs. $27,000)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Westmont 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/