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Overview |
Knox College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Knox College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| 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 | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Knox College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Trinity | ||
| 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
- Trinity University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Trinity?
- Knox College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Knox College than Trinity University ($52,461.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Trinity ($26,882 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 36.9% lower than costs at Trinity University ($10,326 vs. $14,134)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 10.1% larger than aid received Trinity University ($37,015 vs. $33,614)
Knox College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Knox College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Knox College (80% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $19,700 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $43,100)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/