| Bradley vs. NCC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#4 in Federal Region V Universities #10 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #15 in Federal Region V Universities #19 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$42,160 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$45,726 |
| expensive$20,440 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,922 |
| Less$25,235 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$29,162 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,190 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter76.76% | Acceptance Rate | Easier77.33% |
| Lower11.17% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable13.56% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger4,777 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,003 |
| Larger3,596 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,454 |
| Larger1,181 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller549 |
| Larger757 | Online Student Population | Smaller247 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 35% |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,912) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,308) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,198) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 613 | Number of faculty | 318 |
| Higher$85,079 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,061 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.