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Overview |
Knox College | Defiance College | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Defiance, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | defiance.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Defiance College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $34,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $34,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $23,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $24,970 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Knox College | Defiance College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 2,722 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 1,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 62.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 860/1110 | ||
| 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 |
Knox College | Defiance College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Defiance College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Defiance College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Knox College | Defiance College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Defiance College | ||
| 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
- Knox College is larger than than Defiance College based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 540 students)
Knox College vs. Defiance College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Defiance College?
- Knox College is 51.8% more expensive to attend than Defiance College for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $34,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at Knox College than Defiance College ($52,461.00 vs. $34,556.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Defiance College than Knox College ($23,196 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 5.9% lower than costs at Defiance College ($10,326 vs. $10,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Defiance College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 48.2% larger than aid received Defiance College ($37,015 vs. $24,970)
Knox College vs. Defiance College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Defiance College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Defiance College or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Defiance College (62.9%)
Knox College vs. Defiance College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Defiance 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 Defiance College and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Defiance College (78% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Defiance College earn on average $600 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $43,100)
- Defiance College and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Defiance College 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 Defiance College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/