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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC Purdue University of Illinois at Springfield| Bradley University | Martin Luther College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | MLC | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | New Ulm, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | mlc-wels.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | MLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $17,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $17,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $6,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $22,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $6,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bradley | MLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 215 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 78.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1051/1316 | ||
| 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 | MLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | MLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Bradley | MLC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Bradley | MLC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | MLC | ||
| 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 MLC based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 880 students)
Bradley vs. MLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or MLC?
- Bradley University is 114.6% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.6% higher at Bradley than Martin Luther College ($37,380.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Bradley ($22,293 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 77.3% lower than costs at Bradley University ($6,880 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 323.6% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($26,693 vs. $6,301)
Bradley vs. MLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or MLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MLC or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 18 points higher than at MLC (1145)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MLC (25)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. MLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or MLC? 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 MLC and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Martin Luther College (75% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $18,800 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MLC 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/