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Overview |
Knox College | PHC | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Knox College | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Knox College | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Knox College | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Knox College is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 409 students)
Knox College vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or PHC?
- Knox College is 84.7% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.7% higher at Knox College than Patrick Henry College ($52,461.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than Knox College ($26,095 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 6.7% lower than costs at Patrick Henry College ($10,326 vs. $11,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Patrick Henry College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 173.6% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($37,015 vs. $13,531)
Knox College vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Knox College .
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or PHC? 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 PHC and Knox College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/