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Overview |
Knox College | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Knox College | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Knox College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Knox College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | St. Kate's | ||
| 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
- St Catherine University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or St. Kate's?
- Knox College is 11.7% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Knox College than St Catherine University ($52,461.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Knox College ($19,976 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 4.3% lower than costs at Knox College ($9,900 vs. $10,326)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as St Catherine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 0% larger than aid received St Catherine University ($37,015 vs. $37,012)
Knox College vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Knox College .
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or St. Kate's? 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. Kate's and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than St Catherine University (78% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $43,100)
- Knox College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Knox College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/