Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Purdue Iowa Michigan State Miami Kentucky Wisconsin Butler UC Illinois UofSC Tennessee CU Boulder| Bradley University | Indiana University Bloomington | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Bradley | IU | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 47,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #209 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | iub.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Bradley | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $10,312 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $39,004 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $16,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $9,857 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Bradley | IU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,138 | 54,279 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 43,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bradley | IU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Bradley | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Bradley | IU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Bradley | IU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 86% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | IU | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (47,527 students vs. 5,217 students)
Bradley vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or IU?
- Bradley University is 280.6% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($39,248.00 vs. $10,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Bradley than Indiana University Bloomington ($39,248.00 vs. $39,004.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Bradley ($16,282 vs. $24,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 4.1% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($12,850 vs. $13,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 184% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($27,989 vs. $9,857)
Bradley vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 36 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming IU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bradley (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at IU (3.74)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Bradley (76.7%)
Bradley vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or IU? 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 IU and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (75% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $600 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $56,200)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/