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Overview |
Knox College | Roosevelt University | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 3,725 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #494 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | roosevelt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Roosevelt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $33,068 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $33,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $15,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $22,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $24,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Knox College | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 2,997 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 2,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 16/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 840/1080 | ||
| 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 | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Roosevelt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,896 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Knox College | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Roosevelt University | ||
| 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
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Roosevelt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Roosevelt University?
- Knox College is 58.6% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Knox College than Roosevelt University ($52,461.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than Knox College ($22,117 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 45.5% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($10,326 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 50.5% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($37,015 vs. $24,602)
Knox College vs. Roosevelt University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Roosevelt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roosevelt University or Knox College .
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. Roosevelt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Roosevelt University? 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 Roosevelt University and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Roosevelt University (78% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,100)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/