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Overview |
Bradley | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 3,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $31,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $27,351 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,138 | 6,534 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 5,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1130/1310 | ||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 5% |
Students |
Bradley | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Western New England University | ||
| 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 Western New England University based on total student enrollment (5,217 students vs. 3,574 students)
Bradley vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $39,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Western New England University than Bradley University ($43,380.00 vs. $39,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Western New England University ($24,703 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 16% lower than costs at Western New England University ($12,850 vs. $14,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Western New England University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Western New England University ($27,989 vs. $27,351)
Bradley vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 83 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Western New England University (25)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Bradley (76.7%)
Bradley vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Western New England 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 New England University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Western New England University (75% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $56,800)
- Western New England University and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Western New England University and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University 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/