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Overview |
Bradley | Valpo | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Valpo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 2,958 students)
Bradley vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Valpo?
- Valparaiso University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Valpo than Bradley University ($43,400.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Bradley ($22,755 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 8.1% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($12,196 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Valparaiso University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 30% larger than aid received Bradley University ($34,706 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 4 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Bradley students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Valpo? 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 Valpo and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Valparaiso University (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $54,000)
- Valparaiso University and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Valparaiso University and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/