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Overview |
Bradley | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bradley | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1030/1130 | ||
| 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 | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bradley | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | William Jewell 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 William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 853 students)
Bradley vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or William Jewell College?
- Bradley University is 103.6% more expensive to attend than William Jewell College for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.6% higher at Bradley than William Jewell College ($37,380.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Jewell College than Bradley ($20,108 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jewell College are 20.4% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,130 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than William Jewell College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 98.4% larger than aid received William Jewell College ($26,693 vs. $13,451)
Bradley vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 3 points higher than at William Jewell College (1160)
- Incoming Bradley students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at William Jewell College (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at William Jewell College (3.61)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than William Jewell College (41%)
Bradley vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or William Jewell 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 William Jewell College and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than William Jewell College (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $8,300 more per year than William Jewell College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $48,500)
- William Jewell College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- William Jewell College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More William Jewell 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/