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Marquette University Butler Loyola Wooster Illinois Augustana Michigan ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC| Bradley University | Kalamazoo College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bradley | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1200/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 6% |
Students |
Bradley | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,210 students)
Bradley vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 49.8% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at Kalamazoo College than Bradley University ($56,001.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Kalamazoo College ($24,053 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 7.5% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,340 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 56.8% larger than aid received Bradley University ($41,855 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Bradley .
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Kalamazoo College (3.73)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo College and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Bradley University (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Kalamazoo College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $54,400)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/