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Overview |
Knox College | St John's | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $14,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $27,643 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $23,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Knox College | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 982 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Knox College | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | St John's | ||
| 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
- Knox College is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 541 students)
Knox College vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or St John's?
- Knox College is 45.6% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Knox College than St John's College ($52,461.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than St John's ($26,882 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 38.2% lower than costs at St John's College ($10,326 vs. $14,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than St John's College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 55.7% larger than aid received St John's College ($37,015 vs. $23,775)
Knox College vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than St John's (49.9%)
Knox College vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or St John'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 John's and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than St John's College (78% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Knox College earn on average $1,900 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $41,200)
- St John's College and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St John's College and Knox College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's 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/