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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Knox College | Michigan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Knox College | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 51,316 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $15,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $43,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $11,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $24,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $8,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Knox College | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 58,879 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 49,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Knox College | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Michigan State | ||
| 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
- Michigan State University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 1,001 students)
Knox College vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Michigan State?
- Knox College is 250% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Knox College than Michigan State University ($54,768.00 vs. $43,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Knox College ($24,630 vs. $25,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 12.9% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($10,407 vs. $11,754)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Michigan State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 397.7% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($40,548 vs. $8,147)
Knox College vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Knox College .
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Knox College (71.1%)
Knox College vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Michigan State? 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 Michigan State and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Michigan State University (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $43,100)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/