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Overview |
Bradley | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1120/1360 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
Bradley | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Transylvania 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 Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 979 students)
Bradley vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Transylvania University than Bradley University ($41,900.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Transylvania University ($24,053 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 4.5% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,196 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 17.5% larger than aid received Bradley University ($31,355 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Bradley .
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Transylvania 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 Transylvania University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Transylvania University (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $48,700)
- Transylvania University and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Transylvania University and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/