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Overview |
IWU | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $55,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $55,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $20,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $46,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1190/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 64% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Beloit College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 964 students)
IWU vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Beloit College?
- Beloit College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($55,810.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Beloit College than Illinois Wesleyan University ($55,810.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Beloit College than IWU ($20,192 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 20.2% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,330 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Beloit College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 27.6% larger than aid received Illinois Wesleyan University ($46,725 vs. $36,614)
IWU vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Beloit College (3.33)
- Beloit College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Beloit College (82% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Beloit College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $45,900)
- Beloit College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Beloit College and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beloit College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/