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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC Purdue University of Illinois at Springfield| Bradley University | High Point University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | HPU | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 6,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $38,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $38,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $18,462 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $43,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $18,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Bradley | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,138 | 15,625 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 12,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1110/1300 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bradley | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Bradley | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (6,052 students vs. 5,217 students)
Bradley vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or HPU?
- Bradley University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($39,248.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Bradley than High Point University ($39,248.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than HPU ($24,703 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 43.7% lower than costs at High Point University ($12,850 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than High Point University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 54.2% larger than aid received High Point University ($27,989 vs. $18,149)
Bradley vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 50 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at HPU (25)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Bradley (76.7%)
Bradley vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or HPU? 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 HPU and Bradley.
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $14,800 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/