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Overview |
Knox College | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1120/1360 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Knox College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Knox College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Knox College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 979 students)
Knox College vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Transylvania University?
- Knox College is 25.2% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Knox College than Transylvania University ($52,461.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Knox College ($25,767 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 23.5% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($10,326 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 18.1% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($37,015 vs. $31,355)
Knox College vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Knox College .
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Transylvania 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 Transylvania University and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Transylvania University (78% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $43,100)
- Transylvania University and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Transylvania University and Knox College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/