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Overview |
DePaul | Knox College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Galesburg, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 1,001 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | knox.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Knox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $54,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $54,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $25,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $40,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Knox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 4,136 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 2,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Knox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Knox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Knox College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
DePaul | Knox College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 36% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Knox College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 1,001 students)
DePaul vs. Knox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Knox College?
- Knox College is 25.4% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Knox College than DePaul University ($54,768.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than DePaul ($25,524 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 77.5% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,407 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 46% larger than aid received DePaul University ($40,548 vs. $27,782)
DePaul vs. Knox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Knox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Knox College or DePaul .
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Knox College (71.1%)
DePaul vs. Knox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than DePaul University (78% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,100)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/