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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC Purdue University of Illinois at Springfield| Bradley University | St Catherine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bradley | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
Bradley | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,577 students)
Bradley vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at St. Kate's than Bradley University ($46,976.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Bradley ($19,976 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 23.2% lower than costs at Bradley University ($9,900 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as St Catherine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 38.7% larger than aid received Bradley University ($37,012 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 131 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than St Catherine University (75% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $6,700 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $50,100)
- Bradley University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Bradley graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/