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Marquette University Butler Loyola Elmhurst College Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC Purdue| Bradley University | North Central College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | North Central College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Naperville, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 2,695 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #340 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | northcentralcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | North Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $42,866 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $42,866 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $25,285 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $30,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | North Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 3,104 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | North Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | North Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bradley | North Central College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 7% |
Students |
Bradley | North Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | North Central College | ||
| 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 North Central College based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 2,695 students)
Bradley vs. North Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or North Central College?
- North Central College is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at North Central College than Bradley University ($42,866.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than North Central College ($24,053 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 1.7% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,998 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as North Central College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 15.3% larger than aid received Bradley University ($30,776 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. North Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or North Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Central College or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 38 points higher than at North Central College (1125)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at North Central College (25)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than North Central College (60.9%)
Bradley vs. North Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or North Central 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 North Central College and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than North Central College (75% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $7,900 more per year than North Central College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $48,900)
- North Central College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- North Central College 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 North Central College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/