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Overview |
Knox College | UNI | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Knox College | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Knox College | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Knox College | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | UNI | ||
| 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or UNI?
- Knox College is 546.8% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.3% higher at Knox College than University of Northern Iowa ($52,461.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Knox College ($15,782 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 10.5% lower than costs at Knox College ($9,343 vs. $10,326)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 477.3% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($37,015 vs. $6,412)
Knox College vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Knox College .
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or UNI? 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 UNI and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than University of Northern Iowa (78% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $4,600 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,100)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/