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Overview |
Bradley | Michigan | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Bradley | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $207 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 6% |
Students |
Bradley | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Bradley based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 5,552 students)
Bradley vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Michigan?
- Bradley University is 127.9% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at Michigan than Bradley University ($55,002.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Bradley ($19,318 vs. $24,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 8% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($12,196 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 76.5% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($26,693 vs. $15,121)
Bradley vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 221 points higher than at Bradley (1163)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Bradley (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Bradley (3.83)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Bradley vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or Michigan? 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 Michigan and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Bradley University (90% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $17,600 more per year than Bradley graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $56,800)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($20,103 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/