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Marquette University Butler Loyola Missouri State University-Springfield Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC Purdue| Bradley University | Drury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Drury University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #504 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | drury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Drury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $32,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $32,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $20,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $24,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Drury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 2,382 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 1,511 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 63.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | Drury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Drury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,141 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Drury University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Bradley | Drury University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Drury University | ||
| 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 Drury University based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,595 students)
Bradley vs. Drury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Drury University?
- Bradley University is 15% more expensive to attend than Drury University for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Bradley than Drury University ($37,380.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drury University than Bradley ($20,996 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drury University are 19.2% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,232 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Drury University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Drury University ($26,693 vs. $24,535)
Bradley vs. Drury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Drury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drury University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Drury University (1185) is 22 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming Bradley students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Drury University (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Drury University (3.79)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Drury University (63.4%)
Bradley vs. Drury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Drury University? 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 Drury University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Drury University (75% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $21,400 more per year than Drury University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $35,400)
- Drury University students graduate with a $2,859 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($24,141 vs. $27,000)
- Drury University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drury University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/