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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo Carthage UIC Purdue Knox College| Augustana College | Bradley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Augustana | Bradley | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Peoria, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 5,552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | bradley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Bradley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $37,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $37,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $12,196 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $24,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $26,693 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Bradley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 11,352 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 8,530 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1050/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Bradley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Bradley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $56,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Bradley | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Augustana | Bradley | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Bradley | ||
| 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 Augustana based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Bradley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Bradley?
- Augustana College is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Augustana than Bradley University ($47,766.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Augustana ($24,053 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 3.5% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,782 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Bradley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 30.9% larger than aid received Bradley University ($34,946 vs. $26,693)
Augustana vs. Bradley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Bradley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bradley or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Bradley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Bradley? 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 Bradley and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Bradley University (76% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $55,100)
- Bradley University and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bradley University and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/