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Overview |
IIT | Knox College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Galesburg, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 1,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | knox.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Knox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $52,461 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $52,461 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $10,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $26,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $37,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
IIT | Knox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 2,987 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 2,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IIT | Knox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Knox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IIT | Knox College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
IIT | Knox College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 40% | ||
Campus |
IIT | 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
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 1,058 students)
IIT vs. Knox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Knox College?
- Knox College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than IIT for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Knox College than Illinois Institute of Technology ($52,461.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than IIT ($26,882 vs. $28,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 50.8% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($10,326 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Illinois Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 8.7% larger than aid received Knox College ($40,243 vs. $37,015)
IIT vs. Knox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or Knox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Knox College or IIT .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. Knox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (78% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $36,200 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $43,100)
- Knox College and IIT graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Knox College and IIT graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IIT 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/