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Belmont Marquette University Butler Loyola Samford University Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC| Bradley University | Lipscomb University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bradley | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Bradley University is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 4,704 students)
Bradley vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Lipscomb?
- Bradley University is 9% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Bradley than Lipscomb University ($37,380.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Lipscomb ($24,053 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 15.1% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($12,196 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($26,693 vs. $24,404)
Bradley vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 13 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming Bradley students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Bradley vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Lipscomb University (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/