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Overview |
Knox College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Knox College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Allegheny 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
- Allegheny College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Allegheny College than Knox College ($52,950.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Knox College ($26,719 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 33.6% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($10,326 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 15.1% larger than aid received Knox College ($42,599 vs. $37,015)
Knox College vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Knox College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Knox College (80% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $43,100)
- Knox College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Knox College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/