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Overview |
UIC | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $55,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $55,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $20,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $46,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 2,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 |
UIC | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIC | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UIC | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 64% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Beloit College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Beloit College based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 964 students)
UIC vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Beloit College?
- Beloit College is 408.8% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($55,810.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.2% higher at Beloit College than University of Illinois at Chicago ($55,810.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Beloit College ($10,384 vs. $20,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 39.4% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,330 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beloit College than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 238.3% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($46,725 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or UIC .
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Beloit College (3.33)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Beloit College (65.9%)
UIC vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Beloit College is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (76% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $16,000 more per year than Beloit College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $45,900)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Beloit College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Beloit College graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Beloit College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/