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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo Elmhurst College UIC Purdue| Bradley University | Benedictine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Benedictine University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Lisle, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 3,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | ben.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Benedictine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,266 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $25,658 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $20,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bradley | Benedictine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 2,746 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 2,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1050/1280 | ||
| 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 University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Benedictine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Benedictine University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 16% |
Students |
Bradley | Benedictine University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Benedictine University | ||
| 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 University based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,123 students)
Bradley vs. Benedictine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Benedictine University?
- Bradley University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Bradley than Benedictine University ($37,380.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Benedictine University ($24,053 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 18.8% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,266 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 32.9% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($26,693 vs. $20,083)
Bradley vs. Benedictine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Benedictine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine University or Bradley .
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Benedictine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Benedictine University? 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 University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Benedictine University (75% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University 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/