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Lewis and Clark Reed Gonzaga UW-Seattle Oxy Whitworth University St Olaf Lawrence Oberlin Macalester College SCU Wooster| Whitman College | Beloit College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Whitman College | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Walla Walla, WA | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,493 | 964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #84 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whitman.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whitman College | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,200 | $55,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,200 | $55,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,220 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,935 | $20,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,047 | $46,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Whitman College | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,497 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 2,622 | 2,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.7% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 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 | 30/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1293/1473 | 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 |
Whitman College | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whitman College | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 93% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Whitman College | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Whitman College | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Whitman College | Beloit College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Whitman College is larger than than Beloit College based on total student enrollment (1,493 students vs. 964 students)
Whitman College vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whitman College or Beloit College?
- Whitman College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Beloit College for in-state tuition ($58,200.00 vs. $55,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Whitman College than Beloit College ($58,200.00 vs. $55,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Beloit College than Whitman College ($20,192 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 37.7% lower than costs at Whitman College ($10,330 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beloit College than Whitman College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 45.8% larger than aid received Whitman College ($46,725 vs. $32,047)
Whitman College vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whitman College or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or Whitman College .
- Accepted freshman Whitman College 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 Whitman College (47.7%)
Whitman College vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whitman College 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 Whitman College.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than Beloit College (86% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Whitman College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Beloit College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,900)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Beloit College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Beloit College graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beloit College students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/