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Overview |
SU | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Georgetown, TX | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,483 | 964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southwestern.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,450 | $55,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,450 | $55,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,014 | $20,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,609 | $46,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SU | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,557 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 2,489 | 2,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1355 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SU | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
SU | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
SU | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 64% | ||
Campus |
SU | 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
- Southwestern University is larger than than Beloit College based on total student enrollment (1,483 students vs. 964 students)
SU vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or Beloit College?
- Beloit College is 15.2% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($55,810.00 vs. $48,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Beloit College than Southwestern University ($55,810.00 vs. $48,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Beloit College than SU ($20,192 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 19.1% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($10,330 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beloit College than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 52.7% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($46,725 vs. $30,609)
SU vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or SU .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Beloit College (3.33)
- Beloit College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than SU (44.8%)
SU vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU 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 SU.
- The graduation rate at Beloit College is higher than Southwestern University (76% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Beloit College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $45,900)
- Southwestern University students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than Beloit College graduates. ($26,893 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Beloit College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beloit College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/