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Overview |
Bradley | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #455 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1080/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Bradley | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
Bradley | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Asbury University | ||
| 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 Asbury University based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,650 students)
Bradley vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Asbury University?
- Bradley University is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Bradley than Asbury University ($37,380.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Bradley ($21,506 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 41.2% lower than costs at Bradley University ($8,636 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Asbury University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Asbury University ($26,693 vs. $24,888)
Bradley vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 62 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Asbury 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 Asbury University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Asbury University (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $1,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($25,943 vs. $27,000)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/