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Marquette University Butler Loyola Purdue North Central IU Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo Purdue| Bradley University | Ball State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | BSU | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Bradley | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bradley | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or BSU?
- Bradley University is 343.2% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at Bradley than Ball State University ($37,380.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Bradley ($12,615 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 11.8% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,904 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 133.8% larger than aid received Ball State University ($26,693 vs. $11,418)
Bradley vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 93 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at BSU (3.52)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than BSU (68.9%)
Bradley vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or BSU? 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 BSU and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Ball State University (75% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $14,300 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/