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Overview |
Bradley | Belmont | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Bradley | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bradley | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
Bradley | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Belmont | ||
| 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
- Belmont University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Belmont?
- Belmont University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Belmont than Bradley University ($38,000.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Belmont ($24,053 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 12.1% lower than costs at Belmont University ($12,196 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 20.9% larger than aid received Belmont University ($26,693 vs. $22,080)
Bradley vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 5 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming Bradley students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Belmont (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have at the same average high school GPA (3.83) as students at Belmont (3.83)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Belmont University (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $49,100)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $5,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($21,780 vs. $27,000)
- Belmont graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/