Bradley vs Widener
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
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.Bradley UniversityPeoria, ILCatholic life on campusBCatholic life: 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.Widener UniversityChester, PACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Bradley lists Mass every weekday; Widener lists Mass 7 times a week.
- Bradley lists confession 4 times a week; Widener, 3 times a week.
- Bradley has the higher graduation rate: 76% against 68% at Widener.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Bradley has the lower price after aid: $17,269 a year, against $21,200 at Widener.
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.
BCatholic life: 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.
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.
BCompass Score: 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.
Mass times
Every weekday
7 times a week
Confession times
4 times a week
3 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Peoria, IL
Chester, PA
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
5,217
5,610
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
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.
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
77%
71%
Average SAT
1180
Graduation rate
76%
68%
First-year retention
83%
78%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,719
$25,759
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,269
$21,200
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$16,539
$22,275
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$18,609
$22,514
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,954
$25,900
Net price, over $110,000 income
$30,008
$32,296
Median debt
$27,000
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$66,852
$70,920
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.