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Overview |
Knox College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 15,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #620 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $6,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $19,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $10,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $12,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Knox College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 8,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Knox College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Knox College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Knox College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | UNOMAHA | ||
| 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
- University of Nebraska at Omaha is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (15,058 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or UNOMAHA?
- Knox College is 726.9% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $6,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.3% higher at Knox College than University of Nebraska at Omaha ($52,461.00 vs. $19,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Omaha than Knox College ($12,973 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 3.1% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Omaha ($10,326 vs. $10,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than University of Nebraska at Omaha (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 352.5% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Omaha ($37,015 vs. $8,180)
Knox College vs. UNOMAHA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or Knox College .
- UNOMAHA has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Knox College (73.3%)
Knox College vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or UNOMAHA? 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 UNOMAHA and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than University of Nebraska at Omaha (78% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $3,500 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,100)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNOMAHA students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/