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Overview |
Knox College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Knox College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Knox College | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Knox College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wofford College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Wofford College?
- Knox College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Wofford College for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Knox College than Wofford College ($52,461.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Wofford College ($26,882 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 44.5% lower than costs at Wofford College ($10,326 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 2.8% larger than aid received Wofford College ($37,015 vs. $36,005)
Knox College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Knox College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Wofford 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 Wofford College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Knox College (79% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $43,100)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/