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Overview |
Knox College | Loyola | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 16,899 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #223 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | luc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Loyola | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $48,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $48,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $15,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $37,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $26,796 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Knox College | Loyola | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 40,909 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 32,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1180/1370 | ||
| 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 | Loyola | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Loyola | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Loyola | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Knox College | Loyola | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Loyola | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Loyola Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Loyola?
- Knox College is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Loyola for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Knox College than Loyola University Chicago ($52,461.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Loyola ($26,882 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 50.3% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($10,326 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 38.1% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($37,015 vs. $26,796)
Knox College vs. Loyola Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Loyola? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loyola or Knox College .
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. Loyola Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Loyola? 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 Loyola and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Loyola University Chicago (78% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $16,700 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $43,100)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/