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Overview |
Knox College | SIUE | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Knox College | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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 | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Knox College | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Knox College | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | SIUE | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or SIUE?
- Knox College is 463.7% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 463.7% higher at Knox College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($52,461.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Knox College ($13,586 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 0.5% lower than costs at Knox College ($10,272 vs. $10,326)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 247.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($37,015 vs. $10,649)
Knox College vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Knox College .
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or SIUE? 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 SIUE and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (78% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $3,900 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $43,100)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $5,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($21,430 vs. $27,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE 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/