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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana Benedictine College ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC Purdue| Bradley University | Franciscan University of Steubenville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bradley | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Franciscan | ||
| 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 Franciscan based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,656 students)
Bradley vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Franciscan?
- Bradley University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Bradley than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($37,380.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Franciscan ($24,053 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 29.9% lower than costs at Bradley University ($9,390 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 59.1% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($26,693 vs. $16,779)
Bradley vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 2 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming Bradley students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Franciscan (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Franciscan (3.78)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Bradley vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $17,000 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/