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Overview |
W&J | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $55,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $55,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $20,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $46,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
W&J | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 2,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 |
W&J | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
W&J | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
W&J | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 64% | ||
Campus |
W&J | Beloit College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Beloit College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 964 students)
W&J vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Beloit College?
- Beloit College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($55,810.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Beloit College than Washington & Jefferson College ($55,810.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Beloit College than W&J ($20,192 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 30.9% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,330 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College as Beloit College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 19.9% larger than aid received Washington & Jefferson College ($46,725 vs. $38,963)
W&J vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or W&J .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Beloit College (3.33)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Beloit College (65.9%)
W&J vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at Beloit College is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Beloit College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,900)
- Beloit College and W&J graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Beloit College and W&J graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beloit College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/