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Overview |
Knox College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | hcc-nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $24,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $24,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Knox College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 1,670 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 1,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 73.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 980/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jul 28, 2026 |
Academics |
Knox College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Knox College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Holy Cross 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
- Knox College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,001 students vs. 547 students)
Knox College vs. Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Holy Cross College?
- Knox College is 60.6% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.6% higher at Knox College than Holy Cross College ($54,768.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Cross College than Knox College ($24,214 vs. $25,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 18.2% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($10,407 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 64.9% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($40,548 vs. $24,582)
Knox College vs. Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Holy Cross College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross College or Knox College .
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (73.7%) than Knox College (71.1%)
Knox College vs. Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Holy Cross College (78% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Holy Cross College earn on average $700 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $43,100)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/