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Overview |
Bradley | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Bradley | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bradley | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duquesne University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (8,107 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Duquesne University than Bradley University ($45,376.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Duquesne University ($24,053 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 20.9% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($12,196 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Duquesne University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Bradley University ($26,800 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 25 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Bradley students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Duquesne University (3.8)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Duquesne 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 Duquesne University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Duquesne University (75% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $56,800)
- Duquesne University and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Duquesne University and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/