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Overview |
Bradley | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Carroll 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 Carroll University based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,283 students)
Bradley vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Carroll University?
- Bradley University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Bradley than Carroll University ($37,380.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Carroll University ($24,053 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 5.5% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,564 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 11.5% larger than aid received Carroll University ($26,693 vs. $23,933)
Bradley vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 76 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Bradley vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Carroll 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 Carroll University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Carroll University (75% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $44,200)
- Carroll University and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carroll 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 Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/