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Overview |
Bradley | Umary | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Bismarck, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 3,794 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #346 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | umary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Umary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $19,084 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $19,084 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $8,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $19,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $13,664 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Umary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,138 | 1,577 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 1,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 45.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1096/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | Umary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Umary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Umary | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
Bradley | Umary | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Umary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than Umary based on total student enrollment (5,217 students vs. 3,794 students)
Bradley vs. Umary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Umary?
- Bradley University is 105.7% more expensive to attend than Umary for in-state tuition ($39,248.00 vs. $19,084.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.7% higher at Bradley than University of Mary ($39,248.00 vs. $19,084.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary than Bradley ($19,225 vs. $24,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 51.1% lower than costs at Bradley University ($8,506 vs. $12,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as University of Mary (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 104.8% larger than aid received University of Mary ($27,989 vs. $13,664)
Bradley vs. Umary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Umary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Umary or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 97 points higher than at Umary (1066)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Umary (23)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Umary (3.37)
- Umary has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Bradley (76.7%)
Bradley vs. Umary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Umary? 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 Umary and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than University of Mary (75% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Umary graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $51,900)
- University of Mary students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Umary graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Umary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/