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Overview |
Beloit College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Beloit, WI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 964 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | beloit.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Beloit College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,810 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,810 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,330 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,192 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,725 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Beloit College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,462 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 2,280 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Beloit College | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Beloit College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Beloit College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Beloit College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Beloit College | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Beloit College based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 964 students)
Beloit College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Beloit College or Parkside?
- Beloit College is 786.2% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($55,810.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 283.1% higher at Beloit College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($55,810.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Beloit College ($8,510 vs. $20,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 29.7% lower than costs at Beloit College ($7,966 vs. $10,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beloit College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 558.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($46,725 vs. $7,098)
Beloit College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Beloit College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Beloit College .
- Accepted freshman Beloit College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Beloit College (65.9%)
Beloit College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Beloit College or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Beloit College.
- The graduation rate at Beloit College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (76% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Beloit College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Beloit College graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Beloit College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Beloit College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/