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Overview |
Williams Baptist College | Knox College | ||
| Location | Walnut Ridge, AR | Galesburg, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 1,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wbcoll.edu | knox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams Baptist College | Knox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,980 | $52,461 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,980 | $52,461 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $10,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,488 | $26,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,082 | $37,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Williams Baptist College | Knox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 951 | 2,987 | ||
| Admitted | 564 | 2,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 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 |
Williams Baptist College | Knox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams Baptist College | Knox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Williams Baptist College | Knox College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Williams Baptist College | Knox College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Williams Baptist 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
- Knox College is larger than than Williams Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 584 students)
Williams Baptist College vs. Knox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams Baptist College or Knox College?
- Knox College is 191.8% more expensive to attend than Williams Baptist College for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.8% higher at Knox College than Williams Baptist College ($52,461.00 vs. $17,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams Baptist College than Knox College ($14,488 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams Baptist College are 15% lower than costs at Knox College ($8,980 vs. $10,326)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Williams Baptist College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 130.2% larger than aid received Williams Baptist College ($37,015 vs. $16,082)
Williams Baptist College vs. Knox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams Baptist College or Knox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Knox College or Williams Baptist College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Williams Baptist College (59.3%)
Williams Baptist College vs. Knox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams Baptist 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 Williams Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Williams Baptist College (78% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Knox College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Williams Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $34,800)
- Williams Baptist College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Williams Baptist College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/