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Overview |
Bradley | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Bradley | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bradley | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at University of St Thomas than Bradley University ($48,930.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than University of St Thomas ($24,053 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 3.2% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($12,196 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 20.9% larger than aid received Bradley University ($32,284 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 39 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bradley (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than University of St Thomas (75% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $5,200 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $56,800)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/