<p>Would welcome any thoughts and perspectives on Bradley University in Peoria, IL, specifically regarding:
School of business (entrepreneurship)
Retail merchandising</p>
<p>Overall, how is this college perceived overall? Thanks.</p>
<p>bradley is a very good school.
philadelphia university may also have what you are looking for.
two schools everyone should look at, regardless of desired major (IMO)</p>
<p>hendrix college and muhlenberg college.</p>
<p>I second Hendrix and Muhlenberg.
Bradley is indeed a very good school, well perceived in its region.</p>
<p>I live with a Bradley graduate. It has a strong reputation locally, but Peoria is not a thrilling place to go to college.</p>
<p>My niece goes there. She started out at a big state university, but didn’t get accepted into the program she wanted, so she transferred to Bradley. She likes it just fine, but preferred the state u social life. Her parents are very impressed with the education she is receiving at Bradley. I grew up about 100 miles from Peoria. Bradley had a very good reputation in my hometown and high school, but like many private schools, people outside of the area aren’t as familiar with it.</p>
<p>Thanks for your thoughts, and the suggestions! We (I) checked out Philadelphia University (while on a business trip) and we might go back. It’s nearly 11 hours from where we live, so she’s not sure about it. She wants to go far enough away, but not too far 
She LOVED Bradley based on the visit and the visits she had with faculty.</p>
<p>Thanks again!</p>
<p>I agree with the previous posters that Bradley is well-regarded. And Hanna is correct: Peoria is not a ton of fun. I do not miss the setting, but miss the academics, if that makes sense.</p>