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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC Purdue University of Missouri-Kansas City| Bradley University | Rockhurst University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1083/1288 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 8% |
Students |
Bradley | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Rockhurst | ||
| 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 Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,405 students)
Bradley vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Rockhurst than Bradley University ($40,700.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Bradley ($22,994 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 18.6% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,280 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 23% larger than aid received Bradley University ($32,842 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 1 points higher than at Rockhurst (1162)
- Incoming Bradley students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Rockhurst (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Bradley vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Rockhurst? 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 Rockhurst and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Rockhurst University (75% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Rockhurst graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $53,500)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst 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/