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Overview |
Bradley | KU | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #252 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Bradley | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1090/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bradley | KU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | KU | ||
| 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 Kansas is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or KU?
- Bradley University is 270.4% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at Bradley than University of Kansas ($37,380.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Bradley ($18,950 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 20.3% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,136 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 139.6% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($26,693 vs. $11,140)
Bradley vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 18 points higher than at KU (1145)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at KU (25)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at KU (3.66)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or KU? 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 KU and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than University of Kansas (75% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $2,200 more per year than KU graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $54,600)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- KU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU 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/