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Overview |
Bradley | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 1,463 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #299 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $49,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $49,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $11,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $24,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $38,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,138 | 2,447 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 1,793 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1098/1318 | ||
| 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 | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Bradley | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Luther- Norse | ||
| 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 Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (5,217 students vs. 1,463 students)
Bradley vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $39,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Luther- Norse than Bradley University ($49,650.00 vs. $39,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Luther- Norse ($24,703 vs. $24,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 14.9% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,180 vs. $12,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Luther College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 35.9% larger than aid received Bradley University ($38,042 vs. $27,989)
Bradley vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 16 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming Bradley students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Luther- Norse (73.3%)
Bradley vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Luther- Norse? 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 Luther- Norse and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Luther College (75% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $50,000)
- Luther College and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Luther College and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/