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Overview |
Bradley | BGSU | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 17,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #687 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $11,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $19,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $11,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $20,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $8,795 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Bradley | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,138 | 18,629 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 15,016 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bradley | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | BGSU | ||
| 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
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (17,027 students vs. 5,217 students)
Bradley vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or BGSU?
- Bradley University is 238% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($39,248.00 vs. $11,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.2% higher at Bradley than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($39,248.00 vs. $19,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Bradley ($20,987 vs. $24,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowling Green State University Main Campus are 9% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,784 vs. $12,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 218.2% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($27,989 vs. $8,795)
Bradley vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 151 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at BGSU (3.6)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Bradley (76.7%)
Bradley vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (75% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $13,200 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $43,600)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- BGSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/