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Marquette University Butler Loyola Pratt Institute RISD Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC| Bradley University | Maryland Institute College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | MICA | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #335 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 967/1362 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 5% |
Students |
Bradley | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | MICA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 MICA based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,952 students)
Bradley vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 38.8% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at MICA than Bradley University ($51,870.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than MICA ($24,053 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 25.4% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,196 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Maryland Institute College of Art (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($26,693 vs. $25,767)
Bradley vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 23 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or MICA? 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 MICA and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $16,500 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $40,300)
- Maryland Institute College of Art and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland Institute College of Art 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 MICA 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/