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Westmont College Biola University Marquette University Butler Loyola USD Pepperdine San Diego State Illinois Augustana ISU IWU| Point Loma Nazarene University | Bradley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | Bradley | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Peoria, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 5,552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | bradley.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Bradley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $37,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $37,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $12,196 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $24,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $26,693 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | Bradley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 11,352 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 8,530 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1050/1280 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PLNU | Bradley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Bradley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $56,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Bradley | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
PLNU | Bradley | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 12% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Bradley | ||
| 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 4,319 students)
PLNU vs. Bradley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Bradley?
- Point Loma Nazarene University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at PLNU than Bradley University ($40,400.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than PLNU ($24,053 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 3.4% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,800 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University as Bradley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 37.4% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($26,693 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Bradley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Bradley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bradley or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 15 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming PLNU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Bradley (26)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Bradley (75.1%)
PLNU vs. Bradley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or Bradley? 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 Bradley and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (75% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $3,300 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PLNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/