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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Marquette University| Knox College | University of Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Knox College | Iowa | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,001 | 30,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,768 | $9,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,768 | $30,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,407 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,524 | $20,121 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,548 | $9,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Knox College | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,136 | 25,682 | ||
| Admitted | 2,942 | 21,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1385 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Knox College | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $223 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Knox College | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Iowa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 1,001 students)
Knox College vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Iowa?
- Knox College is 507.5% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($54,768.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Knox College than University of Iowa ($54,768.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Knox College ($20,121 vs. $25,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 21.2% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($10,407 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than University of Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 326.3% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($40,548 vs. $9,512)
Knox College vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or Knox College .
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Knox College (71.1%)
Knox College vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Iowa? 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 Iowa and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than University of Iowa (78% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $16,700 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $43,100)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/