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Overview |
Bradley | UNI | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Bradley | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1020/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Bradley | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Bradley | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
Bradley | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | UNI | ||
| 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or UNI?
- Bradley University is 360.9% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94% higher at Bradley than University of Northern Iowa ($37,380.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Bradley ($15,782 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 30.5% lower than costs at Bradley University ($9,343 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 316.3% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($26,693 vs. $6,412)
Bradley vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 113 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or UNI? 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 UNI and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than University of Northern Iowa (75% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $9,100 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/