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Overview |
Bradley | DePaul | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 21,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #235 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | depaul.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | DePaul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $43,665 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $43,665 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $18,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $32,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $27,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bradley | DePaul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,138 | 32,176 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 23,660 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 73.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bradley | DePaul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | DePaul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $241 |
Diversity |
Bradley | DePaul | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
Bradley | DePaul | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | DePaul | ||
| 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 5,217 students)
Bradley vs. DePaul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or DePaul?
- DePaul University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $39,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at DePaul than Bradley University ($43,665.00 vs. $39,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than DePaul ($24,703 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 43.7% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,850 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 0.7% larger than aid received DePaul University ($27,989 vs. $27,782)
Bradley vs. DePaul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or DePaul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePaul or Bradley .
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at DePaul (3.8)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than DePaul (73.5%)
Bradley vs. DePaul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or DePaul? 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 DePaul and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than DePaul University (75% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $100 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $56,800)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/