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Overview |
Knox College | UE | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #338 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $41,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $41,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $14,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $34,661 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 4,492 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 3,488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 1045/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Knox College | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | UE | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Knox College | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | UE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Evansville is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 1,001 students)
Knox College vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or UE?
- Knox College is 32.3% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $41,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at Knox College than University of Evansville ($54,768.00 vs. $41,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Knox College ($21,611 vs. $25,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 37.1% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($10,407 vs. $14,270)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as University of Evansville (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 17% larger than aid received University of Evansville ($40,548 vs. $34,661)
Knox College vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Knox College .
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Knox College (71.1%)
Knox College vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or UE? 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 UE and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than University of Evansville (78% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $2,900 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,100)
- University of Evansville and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Evansville and Knox College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/