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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Drake Illinois Augustana IUPUI Xavier Miami| Bradley University | Butler University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Butler | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 5,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | butler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Butler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $43,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $43,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $15,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $37,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $25,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bradley | Butler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 13,386 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 10,985 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | Butler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Butler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Butler | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
Bradley | Butler | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Butler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Butler based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 5,525 students)
Bradley vs. Butler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Butler?
- Butler University is 16.3% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Butler than Bradley University ($43,470.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Butler ($24,053 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 25.1% lower than costs at Butler University ($12,196 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Butler University ($26,693 vs. $25,728)
Bradley vs. Butler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Butler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Butler or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 46 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming Butler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Bradley (26)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Bradley (3.83)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Butler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Butler? 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 Butler and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Butler University (75% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $56,800)
- Butler University and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Butler University and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/