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Augustana Cornell College Beloit College Bradley Rockhurst DePaul Luther- Norse DePauw Lawrence Coe College IWU Grinnell| Knox College | William Jewell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Knox College | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Knox College | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1030/1130 | ||
| 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 | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Knox College | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Knox College | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | William Jewell 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
- Knox College is larger than than William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 853 students)
Knox College vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or William Jewell College?
- Knox College is 185.7% more expensive to attend than William Jewell College for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.7% higher at Knox College than William Jewell College ($52,461.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Jewell College than Knox College ($20,108 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jewell College are 1.9% lower than costs at Knox College ($10,130 vs. $10,326)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than William Jewell College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 175.2% larger than aid received William Jewell College ($37,015 vs. $13,451)
Knox College vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than William Jewell College (41%)
Knox College vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or William Jewell 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 William Jewell College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than William Jewell College (78% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $43,100)
- William Jewell College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- William Jewell College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/