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Overview |
Bradley | Northwest | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Bradley | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Northwest?
- Bradley University is 521.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.4% higher at Bradley than Northwest Missouri State University ($37,380.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Bradley ($14,197 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 17% lower than costs at Bradley University ($10,428 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 218.3% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($26,693 vs. $8,387)
Bradley vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 116 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (75% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/