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Overview |
Knox College | Notre Dame | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 13,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #31 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Notre Dame | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $59,794 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $59,794 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $16,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $28,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $49,859 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Knox College | Notre Dame | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 26,509 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 3,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 59.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1450/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Knox College | Notre Dame | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Notre Dame | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $89,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Notre Dame | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Knox College | Notre Dame | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Notre Dame | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Notre Dame is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (13,105 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Notre Dame Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Notre Dame ?
- University of Notre Dame is 14% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($59,794.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Notre Dame than Knox College ($59,794.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Notre Dame ($26,882 vs. $28,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 61.8% lower than costs at University of Notre Dame ($10,326 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than University of Notre Dame (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Notre Dame students is 34.7% larger than aid received Knox College ($49,859 vs. $37,015)
Knox College vs. Notre Dame Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Notre Dame ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Notre Dame (12.9%)
Knox College vs. Notre Dame Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Notre Dame ? 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 Notre Dame and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame is higher than Knox College (96% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Notre Dame earn on average $46,700 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $43,100)
- University of Notre Dame students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Notre Dame graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Notre Dame graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/