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Overview |
Bradley | SPU | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bradley | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2024 |
Academics |
Bradley | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
Bradley | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
Bradley | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | SPU | ||
| 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 3,118 students)
Bradley vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or SPU?
- Bradley University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Bradley than Seattle Pacific University ($37,380.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than SPU ($24,053 vs. $26,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 18.1% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($12,196 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 5.3% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($26,693 vs. $25,359)
Bradley vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 18 points higher than at SPU (1145)
- Incoming Bradley students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at SPU (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Bradley (75.1%)
Bradley vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or SPU? 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 SPU and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Seattle Pacific University (75% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $6,400 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $50,400)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($25,603 vs. $27,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/