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Overview |
Knox College | KU | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #252 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Knox College | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1090/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Knox College | KU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Knox College | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | KU | ||
| 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 Kansas is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or KU?
- Knox College is 419.8% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.6% higher at Knox College than University of Kansas ($52,461.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Knox College ($18,950 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 1.9% lower than costs at Knox College ($10,136 vs. $10,326)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 232.3% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($37,015 vs. $11,140)
Knox College vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Knox College .
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or KU? 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 KU and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than University of Kansas (78% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $11,500 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $43,100)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- KU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/