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Overview |
Bradley | UC | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Bradley | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,138 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bradley | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Bradley | UC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
Bradley | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 5,217 students)
Bradley vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or UC?
- Bradley University is 230% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($39,248.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at Bradley than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($39,248.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Bradley ($21,511 vs. $24,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 1.5% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,850 vs. $13,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 241.5% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($27,989 vs. $8,195)
Bradley vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 2 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming Bradley students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Bradley (76.7%)
Bradley vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or UC? 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 UC and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (75% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $11,200 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/