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Marquette University Butler Loyola SPU Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC Purdue| Bradley University | Pacific Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | PLU | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bradley | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bradley | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bradley | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | PLU | ||
| 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
- Bradley University is larger than than PLU based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 2,633 students)
Bradley vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 32.3% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at PLU than Bradley University ($49,472.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than PLU ($24,053 vs. $24,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 3.1% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,826 vs. $12,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 36.5% larger than aid received Bradley University ($36,435 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 46 points higher than at PLU (1117)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at PLU (25)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at PLU (3.71)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or PLU? 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 PLU and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (75% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $4,500 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $52,300)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($25,800 vs. $27,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/