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Overview |
Bradley | ONU | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Bradley | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
Bradley | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | ONU | ||
| 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
- Bradley University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,015 students)
Bradley vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or ONU?
- Bradley University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Bradley than Ohio Northern University ($37,380.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than ONU ($24,053 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 5.8% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($12,196 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 10.1% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($26,693 vs. $24,235)
Bradley vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 5 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Bradley students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at ONU (3.78)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than ONU (54.4%)
Bradley vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or ONU? 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 ONU and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Ohio Northern University (75% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $56,800)
- Ohio Northern University and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Northern University and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More ONU 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/