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Overview |
Knox College | Denison | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Knox College | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Knox College | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Knox College | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Denison?
- Denison University is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Denison than Knox College ($60,000.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Denison ($26,882 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 39.5% lower than costs at Denison University ($10,326 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 1.4% larger than aid received Denison University ($37,015 vs. $36,497)
Knox College vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Denison (22%)
Knox College vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Denison? 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 Denison and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Knox College (79% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $43,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/