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Overview |
Bradley | Alma College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Bradley | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
Bradley | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Alma 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 Alma College based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,260 students)
Bradley vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Alma College?
- Alma College is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Alma College than Bradley University ($45,346.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Bradley ($23,995 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 3.5% lower than costs at Alma College ($12,196 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 30.1% larger than aid received Bradley University ($34,736 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 53 points higher than at Alma College (1110)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Bradley vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Alma 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 Alma College and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Alma College (75% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $48,300)
- Alma College and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alma College and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/