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Overview |
Bradley | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #688 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $34,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $34,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $21,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $23,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 2,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1005/1256 | ||
| 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 | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 10% |
Students |
Bradley | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Thomas More | ||
| 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 Thomas More based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,958 students)
Bradley vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Thomas More?
- Bradley University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Thomas More for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Bradley than Thomas More University ($37,380.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas More University than Bradley ($21,962 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 21.8% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,014 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Thomas More University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 12% larger than aid received Thomas More University ($26,693 vs. $23,834)
Bradley vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 147 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Thomas More University (75% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Thomas More graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $54,500)
- Thomas More University and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas More University 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 Thomas More students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/