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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana Franciscan ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC Purdue| Bradley University | Benedictine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Benedictine College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Atchison, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 2,362 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #662 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | benedictine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Benedictine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $32,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $32,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $30,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $20,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Benedictine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 2,895 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 2,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1110/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Bradley | Benedictine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Benedictine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Benedictine College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
Bradley | Benedictine College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Benedictine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 2,362 students)
Bradley vs. Benedictine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Benedictine College?
- Bradley University is 13.5% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Bradley than Benedictine College ($37,380.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Benedictine College ($24,053 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 5.3% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,580 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Benedictine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 27.7% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($26,693 vs. $20,907)
Bradley vs. Benedictine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Benedictine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine College or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 34 points higher than at Benedictine College (1129)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Benedictine College (25)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Benedictine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Benedictine 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 Benedictine College and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Benedictine College (75% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $42,600)
- Benedictine College and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine College and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/