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Overview |
Knox College | CUW | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Knox College | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Knox College | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Knox College | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Knox College | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or CUW?
- Knox College is 60.1% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.1% higher at Knox College than Concordia University Wisconsin ($52,461.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Knox College ($24,485 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 17.8% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($10,326 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 57.7% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($37,015 vs. $23,477)
Knox College vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than CUW (70.4%)
Knox College vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or CUW? 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 CUW and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (78% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $3,000 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $43,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/