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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC Purdue University of Illinois at Springfield| Bradley University | Wilkes University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Bradley | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Wilkes | ||
| 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 Wilkes based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 5,207 students)
Bradley vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Wilkes than Bradley University ($39,134.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Wilkes ($24,053 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 30% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($12,196 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Bradley University ($29,441 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 110 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Wilkes University (75% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $56,800)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/