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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier Miami Valpo| Knox College | Butler University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Knox College | Butler | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 5,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | butler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Butler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $43,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $43,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $15,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $37,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $25,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Knox College | Butler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 13,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 10,985 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | Butler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Butler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Butler | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Knox College | Butler | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Butler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Butler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Butler?
- Knox College is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Knox College than Butler University ($52,461.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Butler ($26,882 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 47.8% lower than costs at Butler University ($10,326 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 43.9% larger than aid received Butler University ($37,015 vs. $25,728)
Knox College vs. Butler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Butler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Butler or Knox College .
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. Butler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Butler? 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 Butler and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Butler University (78% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $25,300 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $43,100)
- Butler University and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Butler University and Knox College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/