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Marquette University Butler Loyola Skidmore College Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC Purdue| Bradley University | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Union University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
Bradley | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Union University based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 2,731 students)
Bradley vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Union University?
- Bradley University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Bradley than Union University ($37,380.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Union University ($24,053 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 13.6% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,740 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Bradley University ($28,520 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is the same at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Bradley students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Union University (3.8)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Union University (52.6%)
Bradley vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Union 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 Union University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Union University (75% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/