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Galesburg, IL · Lebanon, IL
| Knox College | McKendree University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,595/yr | $24,717/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,134/yr | $21,928/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $23,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,363/yr | $21,432/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $23,844/yr | $21,041/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $25,402/yr | $28,333/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $31,983/yr | $29,066/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $246/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,728/yr | $12,742/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,895/yr | $9,284/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,432/yr | $2,710/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $68,134/yr | $48,845/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $57,903/yr | $34,740/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $57,903/yr | $34,740/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 31% | 34% |
| Students taking federal loans | 67% | 42% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 71% | 72% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1180–1440 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1326 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–32 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 23–35 · Math 21–29 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,136 | 2,652 |
| Students accepted | 2,942 | 1,694 |
| Students who enrolled | 249 | 436 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 8.5% | 26% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 22% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 10% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 68% | 53% |
| Freshmen who come back | 83% | 67% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,820/yr | $58,572/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $35,617–$80,037 | $39,892–$83,018 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 75% | 55% |
| White students graduating | 66% | 63% |
| Black students graduating | 64% | 20% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 54% | 67% |
| Asian students graduating | 75% | 0% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $37,757/yr | $49,439/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 72% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 49% | 42% |
| Pell students who graduate | 64% | 36% |
| First-gen students who finish | 58% | 53% |
| Low-income students who finish | 55% | 48% |
| Students who transfer out | 16% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $44,671/yr | $53,183/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% · Social Sciences 12% · Education 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 28% · Health Professions 18% · Education 15% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 28% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 12% of degrees | Health Professions — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 10% of degrees | Education — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | English Language & Literature — 9% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 12% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods — $41,934/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $100,754/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 24% | 5.3% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,127 | 1,752 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 635 |
| Average professor pay | $7,221/mo | $7,069/mo |
| Full-time professors | 72% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $60,911 | $49,041 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Lebanon, IL |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1837 | 1828 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 27% | 10% |
| Men | 50% | 46% |
| Women | 50% | 54% |
| White students | 43% | 54% |
| Black students | 6.2% | 9.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 13% | 4.7% |
| Asian students | 3.6% | 0.7% |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| Other / not reported | 3.6% | 17% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 28% | 33% |
| Part-time students | 0.8% | 6.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.7% | 13% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $17,885/yr | $4,640/yr |
| Endowment | $174.5M | $40.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,186 | 1,056 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,091/yr | $5,470/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,316/yr | $6,360/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 20 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Quarter | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | United Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 29 |
| Student athletes | 352 | 1,055 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $7.7M |
| Athletics budget | $2.5M | $17.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.5M | $17.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $55,527 | $197,943 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.