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Marquette University Butler Loyola Hamline University Illinois Minnesota Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC| Bradley University | Augsburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1188/1376 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 16% |
Students |
Bradley | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Augsburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,088 students)
Bradley vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Augsburg College?
- Augsburg College is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Augsburg College than Bradley University ($41,284.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Augsburg College ($24,053 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 5.5% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,559 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Augsburg College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 20.9% larger than aid received Bradley University ($32,266 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 131 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Augsburg College? 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 Augsburg College and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Augsburg College (75% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $52,000)
- Augsburg College and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augsburg College 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 Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/