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Overview |
Knox College | UIU | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Fayette, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #737 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | uiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | UIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $32,589 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $32,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $9,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $24,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $25,788 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | UIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 1,405 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 890/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Knox College | UIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | UIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Knox College | UIU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Knox College | UIU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | UIU | ||
| 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
- Upper Iowa University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (3,072 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. UIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or UIU?
- Knox College is 61% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at Knox College than Upper Iowa University ($52,461.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Upper Iowa University than Knox College ($24,563 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 7.1% lower than costs at Knox College ($9,644 vs. $10,326)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Upper Iowa University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 43.5% larger than aid received Upper Iowa University ($37,015 vs. $25,788)
Knox College vs. UIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or UIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIU or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than UIU (54.2%)
Knox College vs. UIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or UIU? 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 UIU and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Upper Iowa University (78% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Knox College earn on average $1,000 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/