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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| Knox College | Miami University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Knox College | Miami | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 18,618 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $14,635 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $36,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $16,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $27,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $12,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Knox College | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 34,498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 28,319 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Knox College | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Knox College | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Miami | ||
| 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
- Miami University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (18,618 students vs. 1,001 students)
Knox College vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Miami?
- Knox College is 274.2% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $14,635.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at Knox College than Miami University ($54,768.00 vs. $36,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Miami ($25,524 vs. $27,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 60.6% lower than costs at Miami University ($10,407 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Miami University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 219.7% larger than aid received Miami University ($40,548 vs. $12,685)
Knox College vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Knox College .
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Knox College (71.1%)
Knox College vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Miami? 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 Miami and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Knox College (81% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,100)
- Miami University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/