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Overview |
Knox College | Union College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Knox College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Knox College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Union College | ||
| 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
- Union College is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Union College?
- Union College is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Union College than Knox College ($63,603.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Union College ($26,882 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 52.7% lower than costs at Union College ($10,326 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 1.4% larger than aid received Knox College ($37,530 vs. $37,015)
Knox College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Union College (46.5%)
Knox College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Union 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 Union College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Knox College (86% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $31,100 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $43,100)
- Union College and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Union College and Knox College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/