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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo Clemson UIC Purdue| Bradley University | Anderson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | AU | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bradley | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,138 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Bradley | AU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (5,217 students vs. 4,325 students)
Bradley vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or AU?
- Bradley University is 20% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($39,248.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Bradley than Anderson University ($39,248.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Bradley ($22,222 vs. $24,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 4.6% lower than costs at Bradley University ($12,290 vs. $12,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Anderson University ($27,989 vs. $25,586)
Bradley vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 85 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at AU (3.72)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than AU (52.8%)
Bradley vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or AU? 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 AU and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Anderson University (75% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $19,300 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/