by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Bradley degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Bradley measures up.
Bradley is ranked #2,162 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C-. Within Illinois, it ranks #93 of 112 for value.
Among the majors Bradley offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General Manufacturing Engineering | #14 of 17 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | #14 of 17 |
| Engineering | #14 of 17 |
| Web/Multimedia Management & Webmaster | #15 of 18 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #15 of 18 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #17 of 40 |
| Sports Communication | #17 of 40 |
| General Organizational Communication | #23 of 39 |
| Information Systems | #36 of 55 |
| Actuarial Science | #36 of 55 |
Read the full Bradley value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Bradley University is ranked #13 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #93 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Bradley financial aid page to be sure.
Bradley University is ranked #2,162 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Bradley University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Bradley costs about $23,357. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $93,426 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $54,595 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $22,719 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $23,357 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $93,426 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Bradley net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Bradley costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Bradley degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $218,380 | — | — |
| All Students | $93,426 | #2,162 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $90,876 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $218,380 | — | — |
| All Students | $93,426 | #93 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $90,876 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Bradley shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,762 |
| $30K–$48K | $16,472 |
| $48K–$75K | $19,392 |
| $75K–$110K | $25,476 |
| Over $110K | $29,736 |
About 98% of Bradley undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $27,318 per year. Get more details on the Bradley financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Bradley net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.