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Overview |
Knox College | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Knox College | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Knox College | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Rhodes College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhodes College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (2,008 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Rhodes College?
- Knox College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Knox College than Rhodes College ($52,461.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Rhodes College ($26,882 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 19.1% lower than costs at Rhodes College ($10,326 vs. $12,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Rhodes College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 3.6% larger than aid received Rhodes College ($37,015 vs. $35,712)
Knox College vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Rhodes College (53.9%)
Knox College vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Rhodes College? 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 Rhodes College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Rhodes College (78% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $43,100)
- Rhodes College students graduate with a $783 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($26,217 vs. $27,000)
- Rhodes College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/