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Overview |
Knox College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Knox College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
Knox College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Knox College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Knox College is 443.9% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.3% higher at Knox College than University of Illinois at Springfield ($52,461.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Knox College ($11,733 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 0.8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,326 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 161.1% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($37,015 vs. $14,175)
Knox College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or Knox College .
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 Illinois at Springfield and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (78% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $4,400 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,100)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/