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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC Purdue University of Illinois at Springfield| Bradley University | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Stritch | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bradley | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,332 students)
Bradley vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Stritch?
- Bradley University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Bradley than Cardinal Stritch University ($37,380.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Bradley ($20,002 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 37% lower than costs at Bradley University ($8,900 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 7.4% larger than aid received Bradley University ($28,670 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 135 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (75% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Stritch graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $52,500)
- Cardinal Stritch University and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cardinal Stritch University and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/