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Overview |
Bradley | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Cedarville 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 Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 4,960 students)
Bradley vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Cedarville University?
- Bradley University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Bradley than Cedarville University ($37,380.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Cedarville University ($24,053 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 45.2% lower than costs at Bradley University ($8,400 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 35.9% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($26,693 vs. $19,637)
Bradley vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 6 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming Bradley students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Bradley (3.83)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Bradley vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Cedarville University (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/