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Carleton College Grinnell Oberlin Kenyon Marquette University Butler Loyola St Olaf Oxy Minnesota Reed Illinois| Bradley University | Macalester College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Bradley | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1340/1500 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bradley | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Bradley | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Macalester College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Macalester College based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 2,175 students)
Bradley vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 66.6% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.6% higher at Macalester College than Bradley University ($62,270.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Macalester College ($24,053 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 14.8% lower than costs at Macalester College ($12,196 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Macalester College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 50.8% larger than aid received Bradley University ($40,262 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 195 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Bradley (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Macalester College (3.81)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Bradley vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Macalester 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 Macalester College and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Bradley University (87% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $54,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $4,330 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($22,670 vs. $27,000)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/