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Southern Illinois University Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana EIU ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC| Bradley University | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | SIUE | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 12,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #554 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $9,576 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $9,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $10,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $15,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Bradley | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,138 | 8,937 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 8,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 900/1160 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bradley | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Bradley | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % 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 | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | SIUE | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 5,217 students)
Bradley vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or SIUE?
- Bradley University is 309.9% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($39,248.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 309.9% higher at Bradley than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($39,248.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Bradley ($15,182 vs. $24,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 21.7% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,562 vs. $12,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 181.7% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($27,989 vs. $9,934)
Bradley vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 93 points higher than at SIUE (1070)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SIUE (23)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at SIUE (3.54)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Bradley (76.7%)
Bradley vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or SIUE? 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 SIUE and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (75% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $9,800 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $47,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $5,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($21,430 vs. $27,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/