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Marquette University Butler Loyola St Olaf Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo Oberlin Beloit College| Bradley University | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bradley | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,426 students)
Bradley vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 43.6% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Lawrence than Bradley University ($53,667.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Lawrence ($24,053 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 5.9% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,520 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 50.2% larger than aid received Bradley University ($40,089 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Bradley .
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Lawrence (72.3%)
Bradley vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Bradley University (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $45,600)
- Bradley University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Bradley graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence 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/