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Augustana Cornell College Purdue Beloit College Xavier Bradley DePaul Luther- Norse University of Dayton DePauw Lawrence Coe College| Knox College | Saint Mary's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Knox College | St. Mary's College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 1,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | saintmarys.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | St. Mary's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $50,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $50,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $13,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $30,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $35,270 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | St. Mary's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 2,377 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | St. Mary's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | St. Mary's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | St. Mary's College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Knox College | St. Mary's College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | St. Mary's College | ||
| 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
- Saint Mary's College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (1,518 students vs. 1,001 students)
Knox College vs. St. Mary's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or St. Mary's College?
- Knox College is 8.8% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's College for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $50,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Knox College than Saint Mary's College ($54,768.00 vs. $50,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than St. Mary's College ($25,524 vs. $30,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 33.1% lower than costs at Saint Mary's College ($10,407 vs. $13,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Saint Mary's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 15% larger than aid received Saint Mary's College ($40,548 vs. $35,270)
Knox College vs. St. Mary's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or St. Mary's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's College or Knox College .
- St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Knox College (71.1%)
Knox College vs. St. Mary's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's College is higher than Knox College (79% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $43,100)
- Saint Mary's College and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Mary's College and Knox College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/