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Overview |
Bradley | GVSU | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Bradley | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bradley | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bradley | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Bradley | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or GVSU?
- Bradley University is 167.9% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.3% higher at Bradley than Grand Valley State University ($37,380.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Bradley ($17,105 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 20.3% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,140 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 203% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($26,693 vs. $8,811)
Bradley vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 73 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at GVSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Grand Valley State University (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $12,200 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/