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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo Cedarville University IWU UIC| Bradley University | Taylor University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Taylor University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Upland, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 2,221 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #351 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | taylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Taylor University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $37,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $37,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $27,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bradley | Taylor University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 2,099 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 1,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Taylor University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Taylor University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Bradley | Taylor University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Taylor University | ||
| 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 Taylor University based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 2,221 students)
Bradley vs. Taylor University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Taylor University?
- Bradley University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Bradley than Taylor University ($37,380.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Taylor University ($24,053 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 10.3% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,058 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 14.5% larger than aid received Taylor University ($26,693 vs. $23,303)
Bradley vs. Taylor University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Taylor University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taylor University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 28 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bradley (26)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Bradley (3.83)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Bradley vs. Taylor University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Taylor 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 Taylor University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Bradley University (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Taylor University 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/