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Overview |
Bradley | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Bradley University is 400% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.4% higher at Bradley than Missouri State University Springfield ($37,380.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Bradley ($17,677 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 24.7% lower than costs at Bradley University ($9,782 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Missouri State University Springfield (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 231.6% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($26,693 vs. $8,049)
Bradley vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 73 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (3.73)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (75% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri State University-Springfield 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 Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/