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Overview |
Knox College | St. Joe's | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Rutland, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | csj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | St. Joe's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $17,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $17,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Knox College | St. Joe's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | St. Joe's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | St. Joe's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,612 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Knox College | St. Joe's | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Knox College | St. Joe's | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | St. Joe's | ||
| 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
- Knox College is larger than than St. Joe's based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 227 students)
Knox College vs. St. Joe's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or St. Joe's?
- Knox College is 199.8% more expensive to attend than St. Joe's for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.8% higher at Knox College than College of St Joseph ($52,461.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 16.2% lower than costs at College of St Joseph ($10,326 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than College of St Joseph (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is ?% larger than aid received College of St Joseph ($37,015 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or St. Joe's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Joe's or Knox College .
Knox College vs. St. Joe's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or St. Joe's? 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 St. Joe's and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than College of St Joseph (78% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Knox College earn on average $5,500 more per year than St. Joe's graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $37,600)
- College of St Joseph students graduate with a $2,388 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($24,612 vs. $27,000)
- St. Joe's graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Joe's students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/