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Overview |
Knox College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 15,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #454 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $12,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Knox College | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 25,961 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 18,348 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Knox College | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Knox College | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Northern Illinois?
- Knox College is 435.9% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 435.9% higher at Knox College than Northern Illinois University ($52,461.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Knox College ($13,884 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 10.6% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,326 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 194.9% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($37,015 vs. $12,552)
Knox College vs. Northern Illinois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Knox College vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Northern Illinois? 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 Northern Illinois and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Northern Illinois University (78% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $43,100)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/