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Overview |
Bradley | Central College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Pella, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #519 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | central.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $23,303 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $10,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 1,970 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 1,561 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1040/1218 | ||
| 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 | Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Central College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
Bradley | Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Central College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,169 students)
Bradley vs. Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Central College?
- Bradley University is 88.8% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.8% higher at Bradley than Central College ($37,380.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Bradley ($23,303 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 12.3% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,860 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Central College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 142.7% larger than aid received Central College ($26,693 vs. $10,999)
Bradley vs. Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central College or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 95 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Central College? 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 Central College and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Central College (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $48,000)
- Central College and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Central College and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/