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Marquette University Butler Loyola Xavier Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo University of Dayton UIC| Bradley University | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | JCU | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Bradley | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bradley vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 21.7% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at JCU than Bradley University ($45,490.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than JCU ($24,053 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 8.2% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,196 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 13.9% larger than aid received Bradley University ($30,415 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 36 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or JCU? 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 JCU and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than John Carroll University (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $800 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $56,800)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU 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/