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Overview |
Knox College | Grinnell | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Grinnell, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #55 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | grinnell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Grinnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $64,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $64,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $15,878 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $33,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $45,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Knox College | Grinnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 9,988 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 1,266 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 36.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 1418/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Knox College | Grinnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Grinnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,170 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $136 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Grinnell | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Knox College | Grinnell | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Grinnell | ||
| 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
- Grinnell College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 1,001 students)
Knox College vs. Grinnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Grinnell?
- Grinnell College is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($64,342.00 vs. $54,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Grinnell than Knox College ($64,342.00 vs. $54,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Grinnell ($25,524 vs. $33,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 52.6% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($10,407 vs. $15,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Grinnell College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 12.9% larger than aid received Knox College ($45,782 vs. $40,548)
Knox College vs. Grinnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Grinnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grinnell or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Grinnell (12.7%)
Knox College vs. Grinnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Grinnell? 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 Grinnell and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Knox College (88% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $16,400 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $43,100)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $13,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($13,170 vs. $27,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($136 vs. $279)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/