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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Knox College | Iowa State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Knox College | ISU | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Ames, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 30,177 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #351 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | iastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $8,982 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $26,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $9,726 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $17,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $10,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Knox College | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 22,995 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 20,496 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 1110/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Knox College | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,868 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Knox College | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Knox College | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (30,177 students vs. 1,001 students)
Knox College vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or ISU?
- Knox College is 509.8% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $8,982.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.3% higher at Knox College than Iowa State University ($54,768.00 vs. $26,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than Knox College ($17,354 vs. $25,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 7% lower than costs at Knox College ($9,726 vs. $10,407)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Iowa State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 278.3% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($40,548 vs. $10,718)
Knox College vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or Knox College .
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Knox College (71.1%)
Knox College vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or ISU? 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 ISU and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Iowa State University (78% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Iowa State University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $43,100)
- Iowa State University students graduate with a $3,132 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($23,868 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/