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Overview |
Knox College | Trine University | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 4,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $34,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $34,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $11,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $24,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $24,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Knox College | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 3,904 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 3,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $260 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Knox College | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Trine 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
- Trine University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Trine University?
- Knox College is 52.8% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at Knox College than Trine University ($52,461.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than Knox College ($24,276 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 15.4% lower than costs at Trine University ($10,326 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 50.2% larger than aid received Trine University ($37,015 vs. $24,645)
Knox College vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or Knox College .
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Trine 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 Trine University and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Trine University (78% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,100)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($25,150 vs. $27,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/