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Overview |
Knox College | Xavier | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Knox College | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Xavier | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Xavier?
- Knox College is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Xavier for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Knox College than Xavier University ($52,461.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Xavier ($26,882 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 33.8% lower than costs at Xavier University ($10,326 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 32.7% larger than aid received Xavier University ($37,015 vs. $27,897)
Knox College vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Knox College .
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Xavier University (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $43,100)
- Xavier University and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Xavier University and Knox College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier 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/