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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo Carthage UIC Purdue Knox College| Bradley University | Augustana College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Augustana | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,217 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,248 | $49,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,248 | $49,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $12,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,703 | $24,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,989 | $36,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Augustana | ||
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| Applied | 10,138 | 7,424 | ||
| Admitted | 7,772 | 5,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 67.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bradley | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Augustana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (5,217 students vs. 2,484 students)
Bradley vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Augustana?
- Augustana College is 26.6% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $39,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Augustana than Bradley University ($49,674.00 vs. $39,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Bradley ($24,695 vs. $24,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 5.6% lower than costs at Bradley University ($12,166 vs. $12,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Augustana College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 30.3% larger than aid received Bradley University ($36,474 vs. $27,989)
Bradley vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or Bradley .
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Bradley vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Augustana? 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 Augustana and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Bradley University (76% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $55,100)
- Augustana College and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augustana College and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/