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Overview |
Knox College | Cornell College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Mount Vernon, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 1,084 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #455 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | cornellcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Cornell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $49,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $49,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $11,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $25,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $38,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Cornell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 3,087 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 2,490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 1150/1318 | ||
| 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 | Cornell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Cornell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Cornell College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Knox College | Cornell College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Cornell 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
- Cornell College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,084 students vs. 1,001 students)
Knox College vs. Cornell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Cornell College?
- Knox College is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Cornell College for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $49,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Knox College than Cornell College ($54,768.00 vs. $49,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Cornell College ($25,524 vs. $25,850)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 9.1% lower than costs at Cornell College ($10,407 vs. $11,358)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Cornell College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 5.4% larger than aid received Cornell College ($40,548 vs. $38,486)
Knox College vs. Cornell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Cornell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell College or Knox College .
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Knox College (71.1%)
Knox College vs. Cornell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Cornell 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 Cornell College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Cornell College (78% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Cornell College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $43,100)
- Cornell College and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornell College and Knox College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/