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Overview |
Knox College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Knox College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Knox College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $226 |
Diversity |
Knox College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Knox College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Knox College is 401.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.3% higher at Knox College than University of Missouri Columbia ($52,461.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Knox College ($19,889 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 5.5% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($10,326 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 220.6% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($37,015 vs. $11,545)
Knox College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Knox College .
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 Missouri-Columbia and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (78% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $11,100 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $43,100)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $5,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($21,883 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/