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Overview |
Bradley | Simpson College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Indianola, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #412 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | simpson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Simpson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $44,202 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $44,202 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $23,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $35,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Simpson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 1,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 890/1280 | ||
| 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 | Simpson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Simpson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Simpson College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
Bradley | Simpson College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Simpson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,151 students)
Bradley vs. Simpson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Simpson College?
- Simpson College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Simpson College than Bradley University ($44,202.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Bradley ($23,185 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 26.3% lower than costs at Bradley University ($9,654 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Simpson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 34.5% larger than aid received Bradley University ($35,898 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Simpson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Simpson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson College or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 59 points higher than at Simpson College (1104)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Simpson College (3.62)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Simpson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Simpson 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 Simpson College and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Simpson College (75% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $48,000)
- Simpson College and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simpson College and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/