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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo Taylor University UIC Purdue| Bradley University | Indiana Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | IWU | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Marion, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #299 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | indwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $29,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $29,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $20,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 3,946 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1000/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Bradley | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,104 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Bradley | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | IWU | ||
| 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 2,603 students)
Bradley vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or IWU?
- Bradley University is 25.9% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Bradley than Indiana Wesleyan University ($37,380.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Bradley ($21,755 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 21.4% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,050 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Indiana Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 32.2% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($26,693 vs. $20,194)
Bradley vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 77 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at IWU (3.61)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or IWU? 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 IWU and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Indiana Wesleyan University (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $2,500 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $54,300)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/