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Overview |
Bradley | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 10% |
Students |
Bradley | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Lindenwood University?
- Bradley University is 95.7% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.7% higher at Bradley than Lindenwood University ($37,380.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Bradley ($18,016 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 19.6% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,200 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 68.5% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($26,693 vs. $15,840)
Bradley vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 120 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Bradley vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Lindenwood University (75% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $44,100)
- Lindenwood University and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lindenwood University and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/