Bradley vs Simmons
What each college publishes, side by side. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt come from federal data.
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Bradley UniversityPeoria, ILCompass Score: Very good · Top 24%A-Compass Score: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Simmons UniversityBoston, MACompass Score: Excellent · Top 15%
At a glance
- Bradley has the higher graduation rate: 76% against 72% at Simmons.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Bradley has the lower price after aid: $18,609 a year, against $22,139 at Simmons.
- Bradley has the lower average price after aid: $22,719 a year, against $25,265 at Simmons.
Scores
Compass Score
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 24%
A-Compass Score: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 15%
Academic Excellence
A-Academic Excellence: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 11%
AAcademic Excellence: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 10%
Value
BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 47%
BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
The college
Category
National universities
National universities
Location
Peoria, IL
Boston, MA
Setting
City
City
Students
5,217
5,053
Sports
NCAA Division I · Missouri Valley Conference
NCAA Division III · Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Admission
Admission rate
77%
70%
Average SAT
Not reported
1316
ACT middle 50%
Not reported
26–34
Outcomes
Graduation rate
76%
72%
First-year retention
83%
85%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$66,852
$63,494
Median debt
$27,000
$24,840
Cost
Average price after aid
$22,719
$25,265
Price after aid, by family income
Up to $30,000
$17,269
$18,027
$30,001–$48,000
$16,539
$15,810
$48,001–$75,000
$18,609
$22,139
$75,001–$110,000
$22,954
$24,714
Over $110,000
$30,008
$32,777
Top majors by graduate earnings
Bachelor's majors
- Computer science $107,379
- Electrical engineering $100,391
- Mechanical engineering $95,896
- Industrial Engineering $89,362
- Manufacturing Engineering $88,690
- Kinesiology and exercise science $76,569
- Communication studies $71,138
- Biology $68,251
- Nutrition Sciences $68,021
- Public health $64,514
Compare with another college
The Compass Score and grades are College Compass Guide’s own ratings. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This comparison doesn’t rank the two colleges; the figures are shown as published.