Bradley vs. AU

Bradley University and Anderson University side by side on admissions, cost, and outcomes, from public data.

Bradley University
Anderson University

At a glance

  • Harder to get into: AU (54.7% admitted vs 76.8%). Typical SAT 1190 vs 1200.
  • Cheaper after aid: about even. Average net price is $23,787 at Bradley vs $24,434 at AU. Bradley in-state tuition is about $7,190 more per year.
  • Graduation: Bradley 75% vs AU 48%.
  • Earnings 10 years out: Bradley $56,800 vs AU $37,500 (median).
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Key differences

Bradley University Anderson University
Acceptance rate
AU more selective
Bradley76.8%
AU54.7%
SAT range (middle 50%)
Bradley higher
Bradley1090-1300
AU1100-1280
Average net price
About even
Bradley$23,787
AU$24,434
In-state tuition
AU $7,190 less
Bradley$42,160
AU$34,970
Out-of-state tuition
AU $7,190 less
Bradley$42,160
AU$34,970
Graduation rate
Bradley +27 pts
Bradley75%
AU48%
Median earnings (10 years)
Bradley +$19,300
Bradley$56,800
AU$37,500

Sources: IPEDS and College Scorecard.

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  • Applied
  • Bradley 9,458
  • AU 4,548
  • Admitted
  • Bradley 7,260
  • AU 2,488
  • Acceptance rate
  • Bradley 76.8%
  • AU 54.7%
  • Yield (share of admitted who enroll)
  • Bradley 11.2%
  • AU 32.5%
  • Typical SAT score
  • Bradley 1200
  • AU 1190
  • Typical ACT score
  • Bradley 28
  • AU 25
  • Average high school GPA
  • Bradley 3.83
  • AU 3.72
  • Typical high school grades
  • Bradley A-
  • AU A-
  • Admissions standards
  • Bradley Difficult
  • AU Challenging
  • Applicant competition
  • Bradley
  • AU Low
  • SAT range
  • Bradley 1090-1300
  • AU 1100-1280
  • ACT range
  • Bradley 25-31
  • AU 22-29
  • Submit test scores
  • Bradley Test-free
  • AU Test optional
  • Application deadline
  • Bradley
  • AU
  • Tuition (in state)
  • Bradley $42,160
  • AU $34,970
  • Tuition (out of state)
  • Bradley $42,160
  • AU $34,970
  • Room & board
  • Bradley $13,500
  • AU $12,720
  • Average net price
  • Bradley $23,787
  • AU $24,434
  • Average grant aid
  • Bradley $30,808
  • AU $25,969
  • % receiving grant aid
  • Bradley 100%
  • AU 98%
  • Graduation rate
  • Bradley 75%
  • AU 48%
  • Median earnings (after 10 years)
  • Bradley $56,800
  • AU $37,500
  • Making student loan payments
  • Bradley 75%
  • AU 60%
  • Median student loan debt
  • Bradley $27,000
  • AU $26,862
  • Median loan payment
  • Bradley $279
  • AU $277
  • Student to faculty ratio
  • Bradley 11:1
  • AU 13:1
  • Popular majors
  • Bradley
    • Business (18%)
    • Engineering (13%)
    • Health Professions (12%)
    • Communication (10%)
    • Education (9%)
  • AU
    • Education (37%)
    • Business (36%)
    • Visual and Performing Arts (9%)
    • Psychology (4%)
    • Communication (3%)
  • Location
  • Bradley Peoria, IL
  • AU Anderson, SC
  • Setting
  • Bradley Midsize City
  • AU Small City
  • Total enrollment
  • Bradley 4,777
  • AU 4,710
  • Type
  • Bradley Private 4 Year
  • AU Private 4 Year
  • National ranking
  • Bradley #192
  • AU #662

Comparable Facts

Compare Bradley University in Peoria, IL with Anderson University in Anderson, SC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Bradley University is larger than AU based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 4,710 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

  • Bradley University is located in Peoria, IL (Midsize City setting); Anderson University is in Anderson, SC (Small City setting).
  • Bradley University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Anderson University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio: Bradley University 11:1; Anderson University 13:1.

Cost details

  • Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 5.8% lower than at Bradley University ($12,720 vs. $13,500).
  • Out-of-state tuition is 20.6% higher at Bradley than at Anderson University (about $7,190 more per year; $42,160 vs. $34,970).
  • A larger share of students receive grant aid at Bradley University than at Anderson University (100% vs. 98%).
  • The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 18.6% larger than aid received by Anderson University students ($30,808 vs. $25,969).

Admissions details

  • Typical ACT composite is 3 points higher at Bradley than at AU (28 vs. 25, midpoint estimate).
  • SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Bradley, test optional at AU.
  • Enrolled first-year students at Bradley average a 3.83 high school GPA, 0.11 higher than at AU (3.72).
  • The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 11.2% at Bradley vs. 32.5% at AU.

Loans and repayment

  • Among federal student loan borrowers, Anderson University graduates have a $138 lower median loan debt than Bradley graduates ($26,862 vs. $27,000).
  • Among borrowers, AU graduates have an estimated $2 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Bradley graduates ($277 vs. $279).
  • More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation (75% vs. 60%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.

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