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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Marquette University Miami Butler Minnesota| Bradley University | University of Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Iowa | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 30,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $9,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $30,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $20,121 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $9,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Bradley | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,138 | 25,682 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 21,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bradley | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $223 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
Bradley | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Iowa | ||
| 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 Iowa is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 5,217 students)
Bradley vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Iowa?
- Bradley University is 335.3% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($39,248.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Bradley than University of Iowa ($39,248.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Bradley ($20,121 vs. $24,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 1.9% lower than costs at Bradley University ($12,616 vs. $12,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than University of Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 194.2% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($27,989 vs. $9,512)
Bradley vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 1 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming Bradley students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Iowa (3.81)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Bradley (76.7%)
Bradley vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Iowa? 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 Iowa and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than University of Iowa (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $3,000 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $56,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/