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Overview |
Northwestern | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $55,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $55,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $20,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $46,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 2,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Northwestern | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Beloit College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Beloit College based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 964 students)
Northwestern vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Beloit College?
- Northwestern University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Beloit College for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $55,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Northwestern than Beloit College ($62,391.00 vs. $55,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Beloit College than Northwestern ($20,192 vs. $22,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 88.2% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($10,330 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beloit College than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 32.1% larger than aid received Beloit College ($61,716 vs. $46,725)
Northwestern vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or Northwestern .
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Beloit College (3.33)
- Beloit College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Beloit College (94% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $43,900 more per year than Beloit College graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $45,900)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $7,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Beloit College graduates. ($19,378 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Beloit College graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern 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/