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Overview |
Bradley | Western Illinois University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Macomb, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 7,643 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | wiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Western Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $9,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $9,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $15,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Bradley | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 9,219 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 6,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Bradley | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Western Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Western Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. Western Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Western Illinois University?
- Bradley University is 292.9% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 292.9% higher at Bradley than Western Illinois University ($37,380.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Bradley ($11,213 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 16.2% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,500 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 70.8% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($26,693 vs. $15,632)
Bradley vs. Western Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Western Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Illinois University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 193 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Bradley vs. Western Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Western Illinois University? 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 Western Illinois University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Western Illinois University (75% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Western Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $46,000)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $2,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($24,704 vs. $27,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/