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Overview |
Bradley | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 4,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $42,336 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $42,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $16,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $37,936 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $22,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bradley | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,138 | 8,238 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 9% |
Students |
Bradley | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Roger Williams University | ||
| 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 Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (5,217 students vs. 4,344 students)
Bradley vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($42,336.00 vs. $39,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Roger Williams University than Bradley University ($42,336.00 vs. $39,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Roger Williams University ($24,703 vs. $37,936)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 29.9% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($12,850 vs. $16,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 24.4% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($27,989 vs. $22,491)
Bradley vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or Bradley .
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Bradley (76.7%)
Bradley vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Roger Williams University? 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 Roger Williams University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Roger Williams University (75% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Roger Williams University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $53,000)
- Roger Williams University and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roger Williams University and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/