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Overview |
Iowa | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $55,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $55,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $20,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $46,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 2,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $279 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Iowa | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Beloit College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Beloit College based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 964 students)
Iowa vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Beloit College?
- Beloit College is 540.7% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($55,810.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.9% higher at Beloit College than University of Iowa ($55,810.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Beloit College ($19,587 vs. $20,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 11.1% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($10,330 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beloit College than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 369.2% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($46,725 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or Iowa .
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Beloit College (3.33)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Beloit College (65.9%)
Iowa vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Beloit College is higher than University of Iowa (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $13,900 more per year than Beloit College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $45,900)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Beloit College graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Beloit College graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More Beloit College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/