Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $68,134. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $57,903 |
| Housing & meals | $10,407 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $1,432 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,808 |
| Total cost of attendance | $68,134 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Knox College net price compared with other Illinois colleges
Knox College has the 42nd-lowest average net price of 52 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Rockford University | $22,436 | 47% | $54,794 |
| 39 | Bradley University | $22,719 | 76% | $66,852 |
| 40 | Augustana College | $22,736 | 73% | $62,971 |
| 41 | Elmhurst University | $24,185 | 70% | $61,462 |
| 42 | Knox College | $24,595 | 68% | $54,820 |
| 43 | McKendree University | $24,717 | 53% | $58,572 |
| 44 | Columbia College Chicago | $26,598 | 52% | $42,195 |
| 45 | Wheaton College | $26,975 | 85% | $63,756 |
| 46 | Illinois Wesleyan University | $28,199 | 75% | $70,871 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Illinois colleges →
Why Knox College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox College | 71% | $24,595 | 68% | $54,820 | This school |
| University of St Francis | 65% | $13,006 | 67% | $63,926 | |
| Illinois College | 78% | $18,298 | 64% | $52,575 | |
| North Park University | 69% | $16,948 | 58% | $59,572 | |
| Millikin University | 67% | $21,989 | 55% | $51,262 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Knox College would cost you $11,589 more per year than University of St Francis, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Knox College, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$19,793).
- Knox College gives aided families $10,306 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Illinois resident | Knox College | University of St Francis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $57,903 | $38,110 | +$19,793 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $800 | +$400 |
| Housing & meals | $10,407 | $11,980 | −$1,573 |
| Personal & travel | $1,432 | $3,000 | −$1,568 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,808 | −$7,651 | +$4,843 |
| Sticker price | $68,134 | $46,239 | +$21,895 |
| Average grants | −$43,539 | −$33,233 | −$10,306 |
| You pay | $24,595 | $13,006 | +$11,589 |
“+” means Knox College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Knox College cost questions
How much is tuition at Knox College?
Tuition and fees are $57,903 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Knox College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $68,134 a year.
What do families actually pay at Knox College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $24,595 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $17,134; $48–75k pay $23,844; $110k+ pay $31,983.
How much debt do Knox College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $23,852, and 2.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Knox College overview