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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC Purdue University of Illinois at Springfield| Bradley University | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Bradley | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 9% |
Students |
Bradley | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | - | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Aquinas 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
- Bradley University is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 342 students)
Bradley vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Aquinas College?
- Bradley University is 75.1% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at Bradley than Aquinas College ($37,380.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Bradley ($20,892 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 37.8% lower than costs at Bradley University ($8,850 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 108.2% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($26,693 vs. $12,820)
Bradley vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 48 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Bradley vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Aquinas 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 Aquinas College and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Aquinas College (75% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/