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Overview |
CBC | Knox College | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Galesburg, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 564 | 1,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbc.edu | knox.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | Knox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $52,461 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $52,461 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $10,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,128 | $26,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,788 | $37,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CBC | Knox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 269 | 2,987 | ||
| Admitted | 172 | 2,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 841/1083 | 1160/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CBC | Knox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | Knox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CBC | Knox College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
CBC | Knox College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CBC | Knox College | ||
| 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
- Knox College is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 564 students)
CBC vs. Knox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or Knox College?
- Knox College is 223.8% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.8% higher at Knox College than Central Baptist College ($52,461.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Baptist College than Knox College ($18,128 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 37.7% lower than costs at Knox College ($7,500 vs. $10,326)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Central Baptist College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 278.2% larger than aid received Central Baptist College ($37,015 vs. $9,788)
CBC vs. Knox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or Knox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Knox College or CBC .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than CBC (63.9%)
CBC vs. Knox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC 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 CBC.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Central Baptist College (78% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Knox College earn on average $3,000 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,100)
- Central Baptist College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CBC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/