- Both Bradley University and Valparaiso University (VU) are private.
- Bradley University is located in Peoria, IL and VU is located in Valparaiso, IN.
- VU has more expensive tuition of $46,588 than Bradley University ($39,680).
- Bradley University has tighter acceptance rate of 71.37% than VU (84.28%).
- VU has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than Bradley University (1,180).
- Bradley University is larger with 5,552 students than VU (2,958 students).
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| #12 in Illinois | Rankings | #19 in Indiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Peoria, IL | Location | Valparaiso, IN |
| Known as | VU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $39,680 | Undergraduate | $46,588 |
| $19,014 | Graduate | $12,764 |
| $23,152 | Financial Aid | $40,463 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $30 |
| 71.37% | Acceptance Rate | 84.28% |
| 17.34% | Yield | 12.04% |
| 1,180 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,552 | Total Students | 2,958 |
| 4,143 | Undergraduate | 2,349 |
| 1,409 | Graduate | 609 |
| 911 | Online Enrollment | 93 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 83% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $58,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,912) $6,998 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,033) $8,116 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,198 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 314 Full-time 174 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 242 Full-time 96 Part-time |
| 830 Full-time 184 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 665 Full-time 132 Part-time |
| $82,145 for Faculties $61,644 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,206 for Faculties $55,427 Part-time |