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Overview |
UIC | Knox College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Galesburg, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 1,058 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | knox.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Knox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $52,461 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $52,461 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $26,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $37,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Knox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 2,987 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 2,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Knox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Knox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIC | Knox College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UIC | Knox College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Knox College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 1,058 students)
UIC vs. Knox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Knox College?
- Knox College is 378.2% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.1% higher at Knox College than University of Illinois at Chicago ($52,461.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Knox College ($10,384 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 39.5% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,326 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 168% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($37,015 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Knox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Knox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Knox College or UIC .
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Knox College (73.3%)
UIC vs. Knox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (78% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $18,800 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $43,100)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/