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Carleton College Marquette University Butler Loyola Macalester College Lawrence University of St Thomas Minnesota Illinois Augustana ISU IWU| Bradley University | St Olaf College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | St Olaf | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 3,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #156 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $54,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $54,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $26,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $40,399 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bradley | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 5,524 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 3,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1300/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bradley | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | St Olaf | ||
| 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 St Olaf based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,046 students)
Bradley vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or St Olaf?
- St Olaf College is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($54,650.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at St Olaf than Bradley University ($54,650.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than St Olaf ($24,053 vs. $26,171)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 2.1% lower than costs at St Olaf College ($12,196 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than St Olaf College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Olaf College students is 51.3% larger than aid received Bradley University ($40,399 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at St Olaf College (1282) is 119 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming St Olaf students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Bradley (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at St Olaf (3.68)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than St Olaf (56.4%)
Bradley vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or St Olaf? 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 Olaf and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at St Olaf is higher than Bradley University (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $3,100 more per year than St Olaf graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $53,700)
- St Olaf College and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St Olaf College and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/