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Overview |
Florida Southern | Bradley | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Peoria, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 5,552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | bradley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Bradley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $37,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $37,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $12,196 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $24,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $26,693 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Bradley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 11,352 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 8,530 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1050/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Bradley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Bradley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $56,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Bradley | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Bradley | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Bradley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Bradley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Bradley?
- Florida Southern College is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Florida Southern than Bradley University ($39,700.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Florida Southern ($24,053 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 1.7% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($12,196 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as Bradley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 3.9% larger than aid received Bradley University ($27,730 vs. $26,693)
Florida Southern vs. Bradley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Bradley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bradley or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 9 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bradley (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Bradley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Bradley? 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 Bradley and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Florida Southern College (75% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/