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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University Marquette University Butler Loyola DePaul Illinois Augustana WMU EIU| Bradley University | Northern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 15,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #454 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $12,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bradley | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 25,961 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 18,348 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Northern Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Northern Illinois?
- Bradley University is 281.8% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281.8% higher at Bradley than Northern Illinois University ($37,380.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Bradley ($13,884 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 6.8% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,420 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 112.7% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($26,693 vs. $12,552)
Bradley vs. Northern Illinois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 134 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Bradley vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Northern Illinois? 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 Northern Illinois and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Northern Illinois University (75% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Northern Illinois graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $47,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois 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 Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/