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Overview |
Bradley | Miami | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 19,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $14,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $35,371 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $23,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $14,752 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Bradley | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 30,367 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 26,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bradley | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
Bradley | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Miami?
- Bradley University is 160.6% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $14,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Bradley than Miami University ($37,380.00 vs. $35,371.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than Bradley ($23,031 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 29.7% lower than costs at Miami University ($12,196 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Miami University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 80.9% larger than aid received Miami University ($26,693 vs. $14,752)
Bradley vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 96 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming Miami students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Bradley (26)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Bradley (3.83)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Miami? 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 Miami and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Bradley University (81% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $54,300)
- Miami University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/