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Overview |
EIU | Knox College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Galesburg, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,058 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | knox.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Knox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $52,461 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $52,461 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $26,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $37,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Knox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 2,987 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 2,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
EIU | Knox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Knox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
EIU | Knox College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
EIU | Knox College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Knox College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,058 students)
EIU vs. Knox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Knox College?
- Knox College is 440.3% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 332.3% higher at Knox College than Eastern Illinois University ($52,461.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Knox College ($13,380 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 4.7% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,326 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Knox College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 214.4% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($37,015 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Knox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Knox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Knox College or EIU .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Knox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Eastern Illinois University (78% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $400 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $43,100)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/