Aurora vs Bradley
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Aurora UniversityAurora, ILCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Bradley UniversityPeoria, ILCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Aurora lists Mass once a week; Bradley lists Mass every weekday.
- Bradley has the higher graduation rate: 76% against 60% at Aurora.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Aurora has the lower price after aid: $15,431 a year, against $18,609 at Bradley.
- The average price after aid is lower at Aurora: $18,838 a year, against $22,719 at Bradley.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Once a week
Every weekday
Confession times
4 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Aurora, IL
Peoria, IL
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
5,935
5,217
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
81%
77%
Average SAT
1076
ACT middle 50%
21–29
Graduation rate
60%
76%
First-year retention
77%
83%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,838
$22,719
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$14,525
$17,269
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$14,089
$16,539
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$15,431
$18,609
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$19,300
$22,954
Net price, over $110,000 income
$24,595
$30,008
Median debt
$20,318
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$58,709
$66,852
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.