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Overview |
Bradley | Anderson University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Anderson, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,290 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #495 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | anderson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Anderson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $33,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $33,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $21,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $26,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Anderson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 5,416 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 2,803 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 980/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Bradley | Anderson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Anderson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Anderson University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
Bradley | Anderson University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Anderson University | ||
| 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 Anderson University based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,290 students)
Bradley vs. Anderson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Anderson University?
- Bradley University is 13% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Bradley than Anderson University ($37,380.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Bradley ($21,459 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 6.8% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,420 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Anderson University ($26,693 vs. $26,629)
Bradley vs. Anderson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Anderson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Anderson University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 113 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Bradley vs. Anderson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Anderson University? 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 Anderson University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Anderson University (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $40,400)
- Anderson University and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Anderson University and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/