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Overview |
Bradley | Northwestern College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 3,262 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #551 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | nwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Northwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $35,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $35,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $11,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $26,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $21,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Northwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,138 | 1,194 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 981/1293 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bradley | Northwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Northwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,070 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $228 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Northwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | Northwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Northwestern College | ||
| 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 Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (5,217 students vs. 3,262 students)
Bradley vs. Northwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Northwestern College?
- Bradley University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($39,248.00 vs. $35,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Bradley than Northwestern College ($39,248.00 vs. $35,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Northwestern College ($24,703 vs. $26,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 15.3% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,148 vs. $12,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Northwestern College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 31% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($27,989 vs. $21,360)
Bradley vs. Northwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Northwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern College or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 61 points higher than at Northwestern College (1102)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northwestern College (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Northwestern College (3.58)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Bradley (76.7%)
Bradley vs. Northwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Northwestern College? 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 Northwestern College and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Northwestern College (75% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $15,700 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $4,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($22,070 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/