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Overview |
Bradley | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 206 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | emmaus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $15,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $14,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 70 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 61.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1100/1240 | ||
| 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 | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,509 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $160 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 6% |
Students |
Bradley | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 206 students)
Bradley vs. Emmaus Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Emmaus Bible College?
- Bradley University is 88.8% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.8% higher at Bradley than Emmaus Bible College ($37,380.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Bradley ($15,521 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 34.8% lower than costs at Bradley University ($9,050 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Emmaus Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 79.7% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($26,693 vs. $14,856)
Bradley vs. Emmaus Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Emmaus Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emmaus Bible College or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 94 points higher than at Emmaus Bible College (1069)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Emmaus Bible College (23)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Emmaus Bible College (3.58)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Emmaus Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Emmaus Bible College? 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 Emmaus Bible College and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Emmaus Bible College (75% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $25,100 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $11,491 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($15,509 vs. $27,000)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/