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Overview |
Bradley | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Hamline 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 Hamline University based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 2,638 students)
Bradley vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Hamline University than Bradley University ($45,540.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Bradley ($23,021 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 8.8% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,213 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Hamline University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 23.7% larger than aid received Bradley University ($33,013 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 36 points higher than at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Hamline University (25)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Hamline 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 Hamline University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Hamline University (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Hamline University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $55,100)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/