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Overview |
Bradley | McKendree University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Lebanon, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #607 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | mckendree.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | McKendree University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $32,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $32,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $22,431 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $24,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | McKendree University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 2,332 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 871/1277 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Bradley | McKendree University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | McKendree University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Bradley | McKendree University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 7% |
Students |
Bradley | McKendree University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | McKendree 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 McKendree University based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,960 students)
Bradley vs. McKendree University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or McKendree University?
- Bradley University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Bradley than McKendree University ($37,380.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Bradley ($22,431 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 5.2% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,590 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as McKendree University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 10.6% larger than aid received McKendree University ($26,693 vs. $24,145)
Bradley vs. McKendree University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or McKendree University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McKendree University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 157 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
Bradley vs. McKendree University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or McKendree 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 McKendree University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than McKendree University (75% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $8,500 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/