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Overview |
Bradley | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bradley | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bradley | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Edgewood College | ||
| 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,876 students)
Bradley vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Edgewood College?
- Bradley University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Bradley than Edgewood College ($37,380.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Edgewood College ($24,053 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 0.6% lower than costs at Bradley University ($12,120 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 37.5% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($26,693 vs. $19,418)
Bradley vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 113 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Edgewood College (75% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/