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Overview |
Knox College | Benedictine College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Atchison, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 2,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #674 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | benedictine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Benedictine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $34,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $34,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $28,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $22,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Benedictine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 3,575 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 2,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 1117/1310 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Knox College | Benedictine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Benedictine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Benedictine College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Knox College | Benedictine College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Benedictine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 1,001 students)
Knox College vs. Benedictine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Benedictine College?
- Knox College is 61.1% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.1% higher at Knox College than Benedictine College ($54,768.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Benedictine College ($25,524 vs. $28,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 13.6% lower than costs at Benedictine College ($10,407 vs. $11,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Benedictine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 81% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($40,548 vs. $22,401)
Knox College vs. Benedictine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Benedictine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine College or Knox College .
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Knox College (71.1%)
Knox College vs. Benedictine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Benedictine 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 Benedictine College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Benedictine College (78% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Knox College earn on average $500 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $42,600)
- Benedictine College and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine College and Knox College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/