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Overview |
Knox College | UC | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Knox College | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Knox College | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Knox College | UC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Knox College | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | UC | ||
| 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
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 1,001 students)
Knox College vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or UC?
- Knox College is 360.5% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.5% higher at Knox College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($54,768.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Knox College ($21,511 vs. $25,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 25.4% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,407 vs. $13,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 394.8% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($40,548 vs. $8,195)
Knox College vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Knox College .
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Knox College (71.1%)
Knox College vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or UC? 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 UC and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (78% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $2,500 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $43,100)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/