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Overview |
Bradley | University of St Francis | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Joliet, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #339 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | stfrancis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | University of St Francis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $18,560 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $25,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | University of St Francis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 2,198 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | University of St Francis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | University of St Francis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bradley | University of St Francis | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | University of St Francis | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | University of St Francis | ||
| 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 University of St Francis based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,297 students)
Bradley vs. University of St Francis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or University of St Francis?
- Bradley University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than University of St Francis for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Bradley than University of St Francis ($37,380.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than Bradley ($18,560 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Francis are 6.7% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,430 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as University of St Francis (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 5.1% larger than aid received University of St Francis ($26,693 vs. $25,392)
Bradley vs. University of St Francis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or University of St Francis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Francis or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 94 points higher than at University of St Francis (1069)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of St Francis (23)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at University of St Francis (3.47)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)
Bradley vs. University of St Francis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or University of St Francis? 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 University of St Francis and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than University of St Francis (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $6,200 more per year than University of St Francis graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $50,600)
- University of St Francis students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Francis 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 University of St Francis students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/