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Marquette University Butler Loyola ISU Illinois Augustana Northern Illinois Valpo UIC Purdue University of Illinois at Springfield University of Dayton| Bradley University | Illinois Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | IWU | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Bloomington, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #144 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | iwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $53,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $53,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $12,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $30,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $36,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 4,408 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 1,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 42.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1120/1330 | ||
| 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 | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $60,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | IWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,527 students)
Bradley vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or IWU?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 43.4% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at IWU than Bradley University ($53,610.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than IWU ($24,053 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 1.8% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($12,196 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Illinois Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 37.2% larger than aid received Bradley University ($36,614 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 86 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Bradley (26)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Bradley (3.83)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than IWU (42.2%)
Bradley vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or IWU? 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 IWU and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Bradley University (82% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $56,800)
- Illinois Wesleyan University and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Illinois Wesleyan University and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/