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Overview |
Augustana | Knox College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Galesburg, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,001 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | knox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Knox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $54,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $54,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $25,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $40,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Knox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 4,136 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 2,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1120/1385 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Augustana | Knox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Knox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Knox College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Augustana | Knox College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,001 students)
Augustana vs. Knox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Knox College?
- Knox College is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $49,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Knox College than Augustana College ($54,768.00 vs. $49,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Knox College ($24,695 vs. $25,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 16.9% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,407 vs. $12,166)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Knox College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 11.2% larger than aid received Augustana College ($40,548 vs. $36,474)
Augustana vs. Knox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Knox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Knox College or Augustana .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. Knox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Augustana College (78% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $43,100)
- Knox College and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Knox College and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/