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Overview |
BC | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $58,042 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $58,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,370 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,660 | $24,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,350 | $43,844 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,984 | 3,914 | ||
| Admitted | 3,618 | 2,245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 57.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1375 | 1210/1360 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
BC | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 64% | ||
Campus |
BC | Beloit College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Beloit College based on total student enrollment (1,436 students vs. 948 students)
BC vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Beloit College?
- Beloit College is 44% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($58,042.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Beloit College than Bridgewater College ($58,042.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Beloit College ($19,660 vs. $24,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 33.8% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($10,740 vs. $14,370)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College as Beloit College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 20.6% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($43,844 vs. $36,350)
BC vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Beloit College (3.33)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Beloit College (57.4%)
BC vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Beloit College? 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 Beloit College and BC.
- The graduation rate at Beloit College is higher than Bridgewater College (76% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Beloit College earn on average $2,800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,100)
- Beloit College and BC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Beloit College and BC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beloit College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/