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Western Illinois University Marquette University Butler Loyola ISU Illinois Augustana Northern Illinois SIUE IWU Valpo UIC| Bradley University | Eastern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | EIU | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Charleston, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 8,804 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #714 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | eiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | EIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $9,903 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $12,379 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $11,298 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $14,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $11,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Bradley | EIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,138 | 11,648 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 7,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 890/1110 | ||
| 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 | EIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | EIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Bradley | EIU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | EIU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | EIU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (8,804 students vs. 5,217 students)
Bradley vs. EIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or EIU?
- Bradley University is 296.3% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($39,248.00 vs. $9,903.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.1% higher at Bradley than Eastern Illinois University ($39,248.00 vs. $12,379.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Bradley ($14,621 vs. $24,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 13.7% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,298 vs. $12,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Eastern Illinois University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 151.7% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($27,989 vs. $11,122)
Bradley vs. EIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or EIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EIU or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 153 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at EIU (3.39)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than EIU (67.8%)
Bradley vs. EIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or EIU? 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 EIU and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Eastern Illinois University (75% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $13,300 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/