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Overview |
Knox College | Austin College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Knox College | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Austin 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
- Austin College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,182 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Austin College?
- Knox College is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Knox College than Austin College ($52,461.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Knox College ($24,739 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 25.5% lower than costs at Austin College ($10,326 vs. $12,958)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 12.1% larger than aid received Austin College ($37,015 vs. $33,033)
Knox College vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Knox College vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Austin 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 Austin College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Austin College (78% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $43,100)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/