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Overview |
UChicago | Knox College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Galesburg, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 1,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | knox.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Knox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $52,461 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $52,461 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $10,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $26,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $37,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
UChicago | Knox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 2,987 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 2,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 1160/1420 | ||
| 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 |
UChicago | Knox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Knox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Knox College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
UChicago | Knox College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Knox College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 1,058 students)
UChicago vs. Knox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Knox College?
- University of Chicago is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at UChicago than Knox College ($61,179.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than UChicago ($26,882 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 78.2% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($10,326 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than University of Chicago (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 30.8% larger than aid received Knox College ($48,422 vs. $37,015)
UChicago vs. Knox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Knox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Knox College or UChicago .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Knox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago or Knox College? 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 Knox College and UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Knox College (92% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $55,400 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $43,100)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- UChicago graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/