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Overview |
Knox College | MCAD | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $42,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $42,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $7,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $28,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $26,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 668 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 56.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1170/1380 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Knox College | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
Knox College | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | MCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Knox College is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 821 students)
Knox College vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or MCAD?
- Knox College is 24.6% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Knox College than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($52,461.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than MCAD ($26,882 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 41.6% lower than costs at Knox College ($7,290 vs. $10,326)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Minneapolis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 42.2% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($37,015 vs. $26,025)
Knox College vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than MCAD (56.9%)
Knox College vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or MCAD? 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 MCAD and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (78% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Knox College earn on average $1,600 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD 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/