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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC Purdue Millsaps| Bradley University | Mississippi College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | MC | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bradley | MC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
Bradley | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | MC | ||
| 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 MC based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,946 students)
Bradley vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or MC?
- Bradley University is 90.2% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.2% higher at Bradley than Mississippi College ($37,380.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Bradley ($20,874 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 3.2% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,818 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Mississippi College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 57.9% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($26,693 vs. $16,904)
Bradley vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 57 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at MC (3.56)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than MC (40%)
Bradley vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or MC? 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 MC and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Mississippi College (75% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $12,700 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- MC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/