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Overview |
Bradley | ISU | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Ames, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 29,969 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #352 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | iastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $8,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $25,162 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $9,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $11,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Bradley | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 21,919 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 19,776 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1090/1350 | ||
| 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 | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,868 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Bradley | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 5% |
Students |
Bradley | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | ISU | ||
| 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
- Iowa State University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or ISU?
- Bradley University is 330.7% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at Bradley than Iowa State University ($37,380.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than Bradley ($15,310 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 30.3% lower than costs at Bradley University ($9,358 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Iowa State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 141.7% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($26,693 vs. $11,043)
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 21 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at ISU (3.7)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) 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 Iowa State University (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $3,100 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $53,700)
- Iowa State University students graduate with a $3,132 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($23,868 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($246 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/