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Overview |
Knox College | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Galesburg, IL | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | knox.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Knox College | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,461 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,461 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,326 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,882 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,015 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Knox College | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 2,190 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Knox College | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Knox College | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Knox College | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Knox College | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Knox College | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Viterbo University is larger than than Knox College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,058 students)
Knox College vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Knox College or Viterbo?
- Knox College is 72.6% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Knox College than Viterbo University ($52,461.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Knox College ($23,257 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 0.6% lower than costs at Knox College ($10,260 vs. $10,326)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Knox College as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 80% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($37,015 vs. $20,567)
Knox College vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Knox College or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Knox College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Knox College vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Knox College or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Knox College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Viterbo University (78% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Viterbo University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $43,100)
- Viterbo University and Knox College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Viterbo University and Knox College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/