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Overview |
Bradley | Monmouth College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Monmouth, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | monmouthcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Monmouth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $43,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $43,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $11,116 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $19,088 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $36,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Monmouth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,138 | 1,614 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 1,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 86.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | Monmouth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Monmouth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Monmouth College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 5% |
Students |
Bradley | Monmouth College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Monmouth College | ||
| 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 Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (5,217 students vs. 727 students)
Bradley vs. Monmouth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Monmouth College?
- Monmouth College is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($43,320.00 vs. $39,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Monmouth College than Bradley University ($43,320.00 vs. $39,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monmouth College than Bradley ($19,088 vs. $24,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monmouth College are 15.6% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,116 vs. $12,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Monmouth College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 30.1% larger than aid received Bradley University ($36,405 vs. $27,989)
Bradley vs. Monmouth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Monmouth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monmouth College or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 93 points higher than at Monmouth College (1070)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Monmouth College (23)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Monmouth College (3.49)
- Monmouth College has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than Bradley (76.7%)
Bradley vs. Monmouth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Monmouth 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 Monmouth College and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Monmouth College (75% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Monmouth College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $46,000)
- Monmouth College and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Monmouth College 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 Monmouth College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/