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Calvin College Marquette University Butler Loyola Michigan State Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo GVSU| Bradley University | Hope College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Hope College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1090/1330 | ||
| 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 | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Bradley | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Hope 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 Hope College based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,251 students)
Bradley vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Hope College?
- Hope College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Hope College than Bradley University ($37,990.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Hope College ($24,053 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 2.5% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,900 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Hope College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Hope College ($26,693 vs. $24,880)
Bradley vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 42 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bradley (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have at the same average high school GPA (3.83) as students at Hope College (3.83)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Hope 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 Hope College and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Bradley University (79% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $47,500)
- Hope College and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hope College and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hope College 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/