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Overview |
Knox College | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Knox College | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Knox College | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Nebraska | ||
| 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 Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Nebraska?
- Knox College is 575.2% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.7% higher at Knox College than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($52,461.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Knox College ($16,805 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 20.4% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($10,326 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than University of Nebraska Lincoln (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 238.3% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($37,015 vs. $10,941)
Knox College vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Knox College .
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (78% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $6,500 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,100)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $5,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($21,700 vs. $27,000)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska 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/