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SIUE Northern Illinois Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Valpo Southeast Missouri State University UIC| Bradley University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bradley | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Bradley | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Bradley | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Southern Illinois University | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Southern Illinois University?
- Bradley University is 287.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 287.8% higher at Bradley than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($37,380.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Bradley ($16,990 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 14.8% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,622 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 136.9% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($26,693 vs. $11,269)
Bradley vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 131 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Southern Illinois University? 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 Southern Illinois University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (75% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/