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Overview |
Bradley | NKU | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 15,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #805 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $10,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $20,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $7,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $11,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 6,905 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 5,939 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $257 |
Diversity |
Bradley | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | NKU | ||
| 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
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or NKU?
- Bradley University is 266.2% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.7% higher at Bradley than Northern Kentucky University ($37,380.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Bradley ($7,259 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 8.4% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,248 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 136.7% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($26,693 vs. $11,275)
Bradley vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 95 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or NKU? 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 NKU and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Northern Kentucky University (75% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $17,100 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/