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Overview |
VWC | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,538 | 964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vwc.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
VWC | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,010 | $55,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,010 | $55,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,046 | $20,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,568 | $46,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VWC | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,718 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 2,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1365 | 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 |
VWC | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VWC | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
VWC | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
VWC | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 64% | ||
Campus |
VWC | Beloit College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Beloit College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 964 students)
VWC vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VWC or Beloit College?
- Beloit College is 55% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($55,810.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55% higher at Beloit College than Virginia Wesleyan College ($55,810.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Beloit College than VWC ($20,192 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 7.2% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,330 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College as Beloit College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 69.5% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($46,725 vs. $27,568)
VWC vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VWC or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or VWC .
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Beloit College (3.33)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Beloit College (65.9%)
VWC vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VWC 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 VWC.
- The graduation rate at Beloit College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (76% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Beloit College earn on average $4,200 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,700)
- Beloit College and VWC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Beloit College and VWC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Beloit College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/