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