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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC Purdue St. Bona| Bradley University | Saint John Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Fisher | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Fisher | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,621 students)
Bradley vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Fisher?
- Bradley University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Fisher for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Bradley than Saint John Fisher College ($37,380.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Fisher ($24,053 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 12.1% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($12,196 vs. $13,666)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Saint John Fisher College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 20.5% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($26,693 vs. $22,155)
Bradley vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 76 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Fisher (73%)
Bradley vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Fisher? 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 Fisher and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Saint John Fisher College (75% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $50,800)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($23,900 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher 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/