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Overview |
Knox College | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Knox College | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Aquinas 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
- Knox College is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 342 students)
Knox College vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Aquinas College?
- Knox College is 145.7% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.7% higher at Knox College than Aquinas College ($52,461.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Knox College ($20,892 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 16.7% lower than costs at Knox College ($8,850 vs. $10,326)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 188.7% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($37,015 vs. $12,820)
Knox College vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Knox College vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Aquinas 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 Aquinas College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Aquinas College (78% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,100)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/