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Overview |
Bradley | WLC | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bradley | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,086 students)
Bradley vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or WLC?
- Bradley University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Bradley than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($37,380.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Bradley ($22,682 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 7.2% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,380 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 15.4% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($26,693 vs. $23,128)
Bradley vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 62 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or WLC? 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 WLC and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $13,800 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC 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/