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Overview |
Bradley | UIC | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 33,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | uic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | UIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $11,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $26,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $11,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $15,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Bradley | UIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,138 | 25,420 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 19,955 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bradley | UIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | UIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
Bradley | UIC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | UIC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | UIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (33,522 students vs. 5,217 students)
Bradley vs. UIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or UIC?
- Bradley University is 251.1% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($39,248.00 vs. $11,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at Bradley than University of Illinois at Chicago ($39,248.00 vs. $26,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Bradley ($11,499 vs. $24,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 13.6% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($12,850 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 81.5% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($27,989 vs. $15,421)
Bradley vs. UIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or UIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIC or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 71 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Bradley (76.7%)
Bradley vs. UIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or UIC? 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 UIC and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (75% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $5,100 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $56,800)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/