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Overview |
Beloit College | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Beloit, WI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 964 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #105 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | beloit.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Beloit College | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,810 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,810 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,330 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,192 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,725 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Beloit College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,462 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,280 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Beloit College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Beloit College | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Beloit College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Beloit College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Beloit College | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Beloit College based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 964 students)
Beloit College vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Beloit College or Wisconsin?
- Beloit College is 501.9% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($55,810.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at Beloit College than University of Wisconsin Madison ($55,810.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Beloit College ($13,376 vs. $20,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 24.8% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($10,330 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beloit College than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 318.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($46,725 vs. $11,171)
Beloit College vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Beloit College or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Beloit College .
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Beloit College (3.33)
- Beloit College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Beloit College vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Beloit College or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Beloit College.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Beloit College (82% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $18,900 more per year than Beloit College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $45,900)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Beloit College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Beloit College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beloit College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/