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Overview |
Bradley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bradley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Bradley University ($49,410.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Saint Joseph's University ($24,053 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 25.3% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($12,196 vs. $15,285)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 11.7% larger than aid received Bradley University ($29,822 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Bradley .
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Bradley University (76% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $56,800)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's University 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/