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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU Augustana WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia Cornell College| Knox College | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Knox College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Knox College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Knox College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Southern Illinois University?
- Knox College is 444.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 444.3% higher at Knox College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($52,461.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Knox College ($16,990 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 2.9% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,326 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 228.5% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($37,015 vs. $11,269)
Knox College vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or Knox College .
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (78% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $4,700 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,100)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/