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Overview |
Knox College | Truman State | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 3,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #256 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $8,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $16,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $9,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $13,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 4,912 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 2,213 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1070/1330 | ||
| 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 | Truman State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Knox College | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Truman State | ||
| 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
- Truman State University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (3,960 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Truman State?
- Knox College is 503.7% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.9% higher at Knox College than Truman State University ($52,461.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Knox College ($13,993 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 3.9% lower than costs at Knox College ($9,936 vs. $10,326)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Truman State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 271.6% larger than aid received Truman State University ($37,015 vs. $9,961)
Knox College vs. Truman State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Truman State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truman State or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Knox College vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Truman State? 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 Truman State and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Truman State University (78% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $43,100)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $4,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($22,656 vs. $27,000)
- Truman State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/