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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC Purdue University of Illinois at Springfield| Bradley University | Arcadia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bradley | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Arcadia | ||
| 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,026 students)
Bradley vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Arcadia than Bradley University ($46,430.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Arcadia ($24,053 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 12.5% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,196 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 15.9% larger than aid received Bradley University ($30,934 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 59 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Arcadia University (75% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia 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 Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/