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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Bradley University | Michigan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Bradley | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Michigan State | ||
| 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
- Michigan State University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Michigan State?
- Bradley University is 146.1% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Michigan State than Bradley University ($41,778.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Bradley ($22,803 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 11% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,990 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 207.4% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($26,693 vs. $8,684)
Bradley vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 4 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming Bradley students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Michigan State? 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 Michigan State and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Bradley University (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $56,800)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/