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Overview |
Bradley | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $16,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $24,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Bradley | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 1,936 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 975 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 920/1190 | ||
| 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 | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 12% |
Students |
Bradley | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Brescia University | ||
| 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
- Bradley University is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 646 students)
Bradley vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Brescia University?
- Bradley University is 38.4% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Bradley than Brescia University ($37,380.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than Bradley ($16,127 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 15.7% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,540 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Brescia University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 10.4% larger than aid received Brescia University ($26,693 vs. $24,180)
Bradley vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 160 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Bradley vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Brescia University? 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 Brescia University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Brescia University (75% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $42,400)
- Bradley University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Bradley graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/