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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC Marquette University DePaul Butler Loyola EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Augustana| Bradley University | Illinois State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | ISU | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Normal, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 20,683 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #493 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | illinoisstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $11,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $23,681 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $20,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $11,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Bradley | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 19,596 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 16,899 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1000/1210 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Bradley | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Bradley | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or ISU?
- Bradley University is 215.7% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at Bradley than Illinois State University ($37,380.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Bradley ($20,551 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 15% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,602 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 129.7% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($26,693 vs. $11,619)
Bradley vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 73 points higher than at ISU (1090)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at ISU (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or ISU? 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 ISU and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Illinois State University (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $7,800 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $49,000)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/