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Overview |
SCU | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $55,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $55,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $20,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $46,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
SCU | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 2,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 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 | Jan 7, 2024 |
Academics |
SCU | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCU | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
SCU | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 64% | ||
Campus |
SCU | 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
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Beloit College based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 964 students)
SCU vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Beloit College?
- Santa Clara University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Beloit College for in-state tuition ($56,880.00 vs. $55,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at SCU than Beloit College ($56,880.00 vs. $55,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Beloit College than SCU ($20,192 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 65.7% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($10,330 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beloit College than Santa Clara University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 84.7% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($46,725 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or SCU .
- Accepted freshman SCU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Beloit College (3.33)
- Beloit College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than SCU (52.1%)
SCU vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Beloit College (85% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $36,000 more per year than Beloit College graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $45,900)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Beloit College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Beloit College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beloit College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/