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Overview |
Knox College | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Knox College | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1158/1363 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Knox College | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Knox College | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or University of Dayton?
- Knox College is 13.6% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Knox College than University of Dayton ($52,461.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than University of Dayton ($26,882 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 49% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($10,326 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 16% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($37,015 vs. $31,920)
Knox College vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or Knox College .
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or University of Dayton? 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 University of Dayton and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than University of Dayton (78% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $14,200 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $43,100)
- University of Dayton students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dayton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/