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University of Dayton UC Marquette University Butler Loyola Miami JCU Illinois Augustana Ohio State ISU IWU| Bradley University | Xavier University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Xavier | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 5% |
Students |
Bradley | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Xavier than Bradley University ($44,770.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Xavier ($24,053 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 13.3% lower than costs at Xavier University ($12,196 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Bradley University ($27,897 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 52 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Bradley University (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $54,500)
- Xavier University and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Xavier 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 Xavier students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/