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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo George Fox University UIC Purdue| Bradley University | Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Pacific | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bradley | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Bradley | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 12% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
Bradley | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,559 students)
Bradley vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 36.1% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at Pacific than Bradley University ($50,884.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Pacific ($24,053 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 18.1% lower than costs at Pacific University ($12,196 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Bradley University ($33,340 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 73 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Pacific University (75% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/