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Overview |
Bradley | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #336 | ||
| 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) | $37,380 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1075/1330 | ||
| 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 | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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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 | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| 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 | 87% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 60% | ||
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 (5,552 students vs. 1,610 students)
Bradley vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at Luther- Norse than Bradley University ($47,510.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Luther- Norse ($24,053 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 14.3% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,670 vs. $12,196)
- 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 32.8% larger than aid received Bradley University ($35,441 vs. $26,693)
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)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Bradley (75.1%)
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/