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Overview |
Bradley | Lewis University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Romeoville, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 6,513 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #345 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | lewisu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Lewis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $36,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $36,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $19,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $26,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Lewis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 4,746 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 3,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1010/1200 | ||
| 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 | Lewis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Lewis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Lewis University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
Bradley | Lewis University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Lewis University | ||
| 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
- Lewis University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. Lewis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Lewis University?
- Bradley University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Lewis University for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Bradley than Lewis University ($37,380.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than Bradley ($19,184 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis University are 2% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,956 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Lewis University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 1% larger than aid received Lewis University ($26,693 vs. $26,423)
Bradley vs. Lewis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Lewis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 112 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lewis University (23)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Lewis University (3.6)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
Bradley vs. Lewis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Lewis University? 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 Lewis University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Lewis University (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Lewis University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $51,500)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/