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Overview |
CSU | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $55,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $55,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $20,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $46,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 2,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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 |
CSU | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 64% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Beloit College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Beloit College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 964 students)
CSU vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Beloit College?
- Beloit College is 629% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($55,810.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 629% higher at Beloit College than Chicago State University ($55,810.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Beloit College ($6,446 vs. $20,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 33.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,330 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beloit College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 194% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($46,725 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or CSU .
- Accepted freshman Beloit College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Beloit College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Beloit College is higher than Chicago State University (76% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Beloit College earn on average $7,600 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $38,300)
- Beloit College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- Beloit College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Beloit College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/