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Overview |
Knox College | Waldorf College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Forest City, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 2,763 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | waldorf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Waldorf College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $23,108 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $23,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $8,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $18,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $17,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Knox College | Waldorf College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 1,056 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 780 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 920/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Knox College | Waldorf College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Waldorf College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,822 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Waldorf College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Knox College | Waldorf College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Waldorf 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
- Waldorf College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (2,763 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Waldorf College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Waldorf College?
- Knox College is 127% more expensive to attend than Waldorf College for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $23,108.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127% higher at Knox College than Waldorf College ($52,461.00 vs. $23,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waldorf College than Knox College ($18,620 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waldorf College are 18% lower than costs at Knox College ($8,748 vs. $10,326)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Waldorf College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 113.2% larger than aid received Waldorf College ($37,015 vs. $17,359)
Knox College vs. Waldorf College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Waldorf College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waldorf College or Knox College .
- Waldorf College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. Waldorf College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Waldorf 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 Waldorf College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Waldorf College (78% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Knox College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Waldorf College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,100)
- Waldorf College students graduate with a $8,178 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($18,822 vs. $27,000)
- Waldorf College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waldorf College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/