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Overview |
Knox College | IU | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 47,005 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #200 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | iub.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $10,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $37,685 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $12,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $16,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $10,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Knox College | IU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 50,080 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 41,272 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1180/1400 | ||
| 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 | IU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Knox College | IU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Knox College | IU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | IU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or IU?
- Knox College is 424% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Knox College than Indiana University Bloomington ($52,461.00 vs. $37,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Knox College ($16,234 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 18.4% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($10,326 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 258.1% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($37,015 vs. $10,336)
Knox College vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or Knox College .
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or IU? 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 IU and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (78% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $13,100 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $43,100)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/