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Overview |
ISU | Knox College | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Galesburg, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,989 | 1,001 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | knox.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Knox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,066 | $54,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,131 | $54,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,584 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,871 | $25,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,590 | $40,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Knox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,884 | 4,136 | ||
| Admitted | 18,589 | 2,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
ISU | Knox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Knox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
ISU | Knox College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
ISU | Knox College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 36% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Knox College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (20,989 students vs. 1,001 students)
ISU vs. Knox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Knox College?
- Knox College is 353.9% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $12,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127% higher at Knox College than Illinois State University ($54,768.00 vs. $24,131.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Knox College ($20,871 vs. $25,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 11.3% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($10,407 vs. $11,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Illinois State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 249.9% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($40,548 vs. $11,590)
ISU vs. Knox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Knox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Knox College or ISU .
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Knox College (71.1%)
ISU vs. Knox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Illinois State University (78% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,100)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/