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Overview |
Knox College | GVSU | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Knox College | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Knox College | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Knox College | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Knox College | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or GVSU?
- Knox College is 276% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.2% higher at Knox College than Grand Valley State University ($52,461.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Knox College ($17,105 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 1.8% lower than costs at Knox College ($10,140 vs. $10,326)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 320.1% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($37,015 vs. $8,811)
Knox College vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Knox College .
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Grand Valley State University (78% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,100)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU 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 GVSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/