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Maryland Marquette University Butler Loyola George Washington UMBC Spelman Illinois Augustana Penn State ISU IWU| Howard University | Bradley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Bradley | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Peoria, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 5,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | bradley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Bradley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $39,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $39,248 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $24,703 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $27,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Bradley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 10,138 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 7,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Howard | Bradley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Bradley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $56,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Bradley | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
Howard | Bradley | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Bradley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 5,217 students)
Howard vs. Bradley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Bradley?
- Bradley University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($39,248.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Bradley than Howard University ($39,248.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Howard ($24,703 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 28.2% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,850 vs. $16,474)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as Bradley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 30.7% larger than aid received Howard University ($27,989 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Bradley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Bradley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bradley or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 58 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Bradley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Howard University (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $51,800)
- Bradley University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bradley University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/