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Overview |
SMU | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,053 | 964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smu.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMU | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,012 | $55,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,012 | $55,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,094 | $20,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,344 | $46,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
SMU | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,150 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 8,439 | 2,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SMU | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMU | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
SMU | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
SMU | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 64% | ||
Campus |
SMU | 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
- Southern Methodist University is larger than than Beloit College based on total student enrollment (12,053 students vs. 964 students)
SMU vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMU or Beloit College?
- Beloit College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than SMU for in-state tuition ($55,810.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Beloit College than Southern Methodist University ($55,810.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Beloit College than SMU ($20,192 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 71.8% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($10,330 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beloit College than Southern Methodist University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 32.2% larger than aid received Southern Methodist University ($46,725 vs. $35,344)
SMU vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMU or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or SMU .
- Accepted freshman SMU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Beloit College (3.33)
- Beloit College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than SMU (52.3%)
SMU vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMU 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 SMU.
- The graduation rate at Beloit College is higher than Southern Methodist University (76% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $27,100 more per year than Beloit College graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $45,900)
- Southern Methodist University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Beloit College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SMU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Beloit College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Beloit College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU 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/