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Overview |
Bradley | Illinois | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Champaign, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 56,563 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #120 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | illinois.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $12,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $31,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $13,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $14,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $17,524 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Bradley | Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,138 | 67,398 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 29,446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 43.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1270/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Bradley | Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $66,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (56,563 students vs. 5,217 students)
Bradley vs. Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Illinois?
- Bradley University is 208.7% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($39,248.00 vs. $12,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Bradley than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($39,248.00 vs. $31,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than Bradley ($14,297 vs. $24,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 8.5% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($12,850 vs. $13,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 59.7% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($27,989 vs. $17,524)
Bradley vs. Illinois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Illinois or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (1305) is 142 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming Illinois students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Bradley (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Illinois (3.79)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Illinois (43.7%)
Bradley vs. Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Illinois? 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 Illinois and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than Bradley University (82% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $9,700 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $56,800)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Illinois graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/