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Overview |
Bradley | OWU | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
Bradley | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,410 students)
Bradley vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 31.8% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at OWU than Bradley University ($49,262.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than OWU ($24,053 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 12.7% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,196 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 37.7% larger than aid received Bradley University ($36,757 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Bradley .
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than OWU (52.2%)
Bradley vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or OWU? 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 OWU and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (75% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $7,200 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $49,600)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/