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Hope College Marquette University Butler Loyola Wheaton College Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC| Bradley University | Calvin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Calvin University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Calvin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Calvin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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 | Calvin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Calvin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Calvin University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | Calvin University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Calvin University | ||
| 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 Calvin University based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,231 students)
Bradley vs. Calvin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Calvin University?
- Calvin University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Calvin University than Bradley University ($38,370.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Calvin University ($24,053 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 9.4% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,150 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Calvin University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Calvin University ($26,693 vs. $26,448)
Bradley vs. Calvin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Calvin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Calvin University (1202) is 39 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming Calvin University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bradley (26)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Bradley (3.83)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Calvin University (74.2%)
Bradley vs. Calvin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Calvin 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 Calvin University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Bradley University (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin University students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/