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Galesburg, IL · Quincy, IL
| Knox College | Quincy University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,595/yr | $20,359/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,134/yr | $16,502/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $24,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,363/yr | $13,561/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $23,844/yr | $17,804/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $25,402/yr | $12,825/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $31,983/yr | $25,231/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $254/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,728/yr | $13,000/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,895/yr | $16,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | No data reported |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,432/yr | $2,900/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $68,134/yr | $50,091/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $57,903/yr | $37,140/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $57,903/yr | $37,140/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 31% | 30% |
| Students taking federal loans | 67% | 54% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 71% | 51% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1180–1440 | 1000–1200 |
| SAT average | 1326 | 1098 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–32 | 20–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 23–35 · Math 21–29 | English 18–25 · Math 18–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,136 | 2,197 |
| Students accepted | 2,942 | 1,096 |
| Students who enrolled | 249 | 327 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 8.5% | 30% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 22% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 10% | 9% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 68% | 45% |
| Freshmen who come back | 83% | 70% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,820/yr | $50,369/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $35,617–$80,037 | $34,763–$67,726 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 75% | 58% |
| White students graduating | 66% | 56% |
| Black students graduating | 64% | 14% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 54% | 44% |
| Asian students graduating | 75% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $37,757/yr | $43,331/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 72% | 72% |
| Graduate on time | 49% | 36% |
| Pell students who graduate | 64% | 32% |
| First-gen students who finish | 58% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 55% | 41% |
| Students who transfer out | 16% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $44,671/yr | $48,761/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% · Social Sciences 12% · Education 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Health Professions 17% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 12% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 12% of degrees | Health Professions — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 10% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | English Language & Literature — 9% of degrees | Education — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods — $41,934/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $63,186/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 24% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,127 | 1,010 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 138 |
| Average professor pay | $7,221/mo | $6,758/mo |
| Full-time professors | 72% | 50% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $60,911 | $50,859 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Galesburg, IL | Quincy, IL |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1837 | 1860 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 27% | 7.5% |
| Men | 50% | 59% |
| Women | 50% | 41% |
| White students | 43% | 65% |
| Black students | 6.2% | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 13% | 9.1% |
| Asian students | 3.6% | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 0% |
| Other / not reported | 3.6% | 6.6% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 28% | 33% |
| Part-time students | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.7% | 4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $17,885/yr | $6,923/yr |
| Endowment | $174.5M | $18.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,186 | 745 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,091/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $5,316/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 20 meals/week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Quarter | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | 25 |
| Student athletes | 352 | 743 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $6.5M |
| Athletics budget | $2.5M | $12.5M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.5M | $12.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $55,527 | $97,362 |
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.