Bradley vs. Viterbo

Comparable Facts

Compare Bradley University in Peoria, IL with Viterbo University in La Crosse, WI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Bradley University is larger than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 2,094 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Bradley University is located in Peoria, IL (Midsize City setting); Viterbo University is in La Crosse, WI (Small City setting).
• Bradley University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Viterbo University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Bradley University 11:1; Viterbo University 10:1.

Bradley vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Viterbo? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Bradley ($21,933 vs. $23,787).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 16.1% lower than at Bradley University ($11,320 vs. $13,500).
• Bradley University is 23.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than Viterbo (about $7,910 more per year; $42,160.00 vs. $34,250.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 23.1% higher at Bradley than at Viterbo University (about $7,910 more per year; $42,160.00 vs. $34,250.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Bradley University as at Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 30.7% larger than aid received by Viterbo University students ($30,808 vs. $23,573).

Bradley vs. Viterbo Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Viterbo? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Viterbo and Bradley.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Viterbo University (1210) is 10 points higher than at Bradley (1200).
• Incoming Bradley students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (28 vs. 24 at Viterbo).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Bradley University 1090/1300; Viterbo University 1040/1380.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Bradley University 25/31; Viterbo University 22/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Bradley - Test-free; Viterbo - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Bradley students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Viterbo (3.5).
• Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Viterbo (72.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 11.2% at Bradley vs. 15.9% at Viterbo.

Bradley vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Bradley and Viterbo? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Bradley University's six-year graduation rate (75%) is higher than Viterbo University's (49%).
• Graduates from Bradley University earn a median of about $12,500 more per year than Viterbo graduates about ten years after starting college ($56,800 vs. $44,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Viterbo University and Bradley graduates have the same median loan debt ($27,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers in the federal data, Viterbo University and Bradley graduates have the same median monthly federal student loan payment ($279 vs. $279).
• More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.