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Overview |
Bradley | Louisville | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 22,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #382 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $12,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $28,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $19,327 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $12,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Bradley | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 15,462 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 12,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $203 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Bradley | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Louisville | ||
| 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 Louisville is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Louisville?
- Bradley University is 203.3% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Bradley than University of Louisville ($37,380.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Bradley ($19,327 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 14.3% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,668 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 118.5% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($26,693 vs. $12,216)
Bradley vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 4 points higher than at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming Bradley students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Louisville (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Louisville? 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 Louisville and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than University of Louisville (75% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/