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Overview |
Bradley | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 25,497 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #458 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $9,241 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $32,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $13,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $11,473 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Bradley | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,138 | 15,715 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 12,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bradley | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $238 |
Diversity |
Bradley | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | IUPUI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (25,497 students vs. 5,217 students)
Bradley vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or IUPUI?
- Bradley University is 324.7% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($39,248.00 vs. $9,241.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Bradley than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($39,248.00 vs. $32,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Bradley ($11,592 vs. $24,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 1.2% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($12,850 vs. $13,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 144% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($27,989 vs. $11,473)
Bradley vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 149 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Bradley (76.7%)
Bradley vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (75% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $8,200 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $48,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $3,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($23,090 vs. $27,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/