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Overview |
Beloit College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Beloit, WI | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 964 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #207 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | beloit.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Beloit College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,810 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,810 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,330 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,192 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,725 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Beloit College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,462 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,280 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Beloit College | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Beloit College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
Beloit College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Beloit College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Beloit College | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Lawrence University is larger than than Beloit College based on total student enrollment (1,426 students vs. 964 students)
Beloit College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Beloit College or Lawrence?
- Beloit College is 4% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($55,810.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Beloit College than Lawrence University ($55,810.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Beloit College than Lawrence ($20,192 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 11.5% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($10,330 vs. $11,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Beloit College as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 16.6% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($46,725 vs. $40,089)
Beloit College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Beloit College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Beloit College .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Beloit College (3.33)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Beloit College (65.9%)
Beloit College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Beloit College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Beloit College.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Beloit College (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Beloit College earn on average $300 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $45,600)
- Beloit College students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Beloit College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Beloit College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/