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Overview |
Bradley | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1100/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bradley | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bradley | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 6% |
Students |
Bradley | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | DeSales 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 2,991 students)
Bradley vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 10% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at DeSales University than Bradley University ($41,100.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than DeSales University ($24,053 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 10.7% lower than costs at DeSales University ($12,196 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Bradley University ($27,824 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 109 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or DeSales 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 DeSales University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than DeSales University (75% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $5,700 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/