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Hope College Marquette University Butler Loyola Wheaton College Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC| Bradley University | Calvin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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 | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Calvin 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 Calvin College based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,231 students)
Bradley vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Calvin College?
- Calvin College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Calvin College than Bradley University ($38,370.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Calvin College ($24,053 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 9.4% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,150 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Calvin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Calvin College ($26,693 vs. $26,448)
Bradley vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 39 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bradley (26)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Bradley (3.83)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Bradley vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Calvin 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 Calvin College and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Bradley University (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/