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Overview |
Bradley | Trine University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 4,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $34,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $34,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $24,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $24,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Bradley | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 3,904 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 3,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $260 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
Bradley | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Trine 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 Trine University based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 4,088 students)
Bradley vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Trine University?
- Bradley University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Bradley than Trine University ($37,380.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Trine University ($24,053 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 2.3% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,920 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Trine University ($26,693 vs. $24,645)
Bradley vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 74 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Trine 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 Trine University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Trine University (75% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($25,150 vs. $27,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/