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Overview |
Knox College | Drake | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 4,685 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #149 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | drake.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Drake | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $47,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $47,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $11,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $30,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $31,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Drake | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 8,621 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 5,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Knox College | Drake | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Drake | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $68,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Drake | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Knox College | Drake | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Drake | ||
| 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
- Drake University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Drake Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Drake?
- Knox College is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Knox College than Drake University ($52,461.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Drake ($26,882 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 12% lower than costs at Drake University ($10,326 vs. $11,570)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Drake University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 18.4% larger than aid received Drake University ($37,015 vs. $31,274)
Knox College vs. Drake Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Drake? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drake or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Drake (67.2%)
Knox College vs. Drake Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Drake? 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 Drake and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Drake University (78% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $25,400 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $43,100)
- Drake University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drake graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Drake 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/