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Marquette University Butler Loyola Randolph-Macon Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC Purdue| Bradley University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 12.5% | ||
| 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 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Bradley | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Roanoke College | ||
| 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,826 students)
Bradley vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Roanoke College?
- Bradley University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Bradley than Roanoke College ($37,380.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Roanoke College ($24,053 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 26% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,196 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 35.5% larger than aid received Bradley University ($36,176 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 71 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Roanoke College (75% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $51,200)
- Roanoke College and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/