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Marquette University Butler Loyola North Central College Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo Benedictine University UIC| Bradley University | Elmhurst College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Elmhurst College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Elmhurst, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 3,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #380 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | elmhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Elmhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $39,862 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $39,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $27,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bradley | Elmhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 5,731 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 4,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 980/1240 | ||
| 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 | Elmhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Elmhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $50,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Elmhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | Elmhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Elmhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,731 students)
Bradley vs. Elmhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Elmhurst College?
- Elmhurst College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Elmhurst College than Bradley University ($39,862.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Elmhurst College ($24,053 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 8.4% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,250 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 4.3% larger than aid received Bradley University ($27,835 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Elmhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Elmhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elmhurst College or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 73 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Elmhurst College (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Elmhurst College (3.59)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Elmhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Elmhurst College? 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 Elmhurst College and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Elmhurst College (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Elmhurst College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $50,200)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/