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Overview |
Bradley | MSOE | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Bradley | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 8% |
Students |
Bradley | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 2,729 students)
Bradley vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at MSOE than Bradley University ($44,601.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than MSOE ($24,053 vs. $25,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 2.4% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($12,196 vs. $12,494)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 19.3% larger than aid received Bradley University ($31,850 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 85 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Bradley (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Bradley vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (75% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $12,100 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $56,800)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/