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Overview |
Bradley | Knox College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Galesburg, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | knox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Knox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $52,461 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $52,461 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $26,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $37,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Knox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 2,987 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 2,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | Knox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Knox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Knox College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
Bradley | Knox College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | 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
- Bradley University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,058 students)
Bradley vs. Knox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Knox College?
- Knox College is 40.3% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Knox College than Bradley University ($52,461.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Knox College ($24,053 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 18.1% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,326 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Knox College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 38.7% larger than aid received Bradley University ($37,015 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Knox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Knox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Knox College or Bradley .
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Bradley vs. Knox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley 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 Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Bradley University (78% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $43,100)
- Knox College and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Knox College and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/