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Overview |
Knox College | Hillsdale College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Hillsdale, Michigan | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 1,678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | hillsdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Hillsdale College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $29,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $29,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $24,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $21,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Knox College | Hillsdale College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 3,017 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 62.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1360/1520 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | Hillsdale College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Hillsdale College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Knox College | Hillsdale College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Knox College | Hillsdale College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Hillsdale College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hillsdale College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,678 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Hillsdale College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Hillsdale College?
- Knox College is 77.3% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale College for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $29,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at Knox College than Hillsdale College ($52,461.00 vs. $29,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsdale College than Knox College ($24,196 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 21.1% lower than costs at Hillsdale College ($10,326 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Hillsdale College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 75.5% larger than aid received Hillsdale College ($37,015 vs. $21,093)
Knox College vs. Hillsdale College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Hillsdale College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale College or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Hillsdale College (20.6%)
Knox College vs. Hillsdale College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale College and Knox College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/