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Overview |
Allegheny College | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1310/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 16% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Bucknell than Allegheny College ($61,408.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Bucknell ($26,719 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 11.3% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($13,796 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 12.8% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($42,599 vs. $37,775)
Allegheny College vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Allegheny College vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Bucknell? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Bucknell and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Allegheny College (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $21,100 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $55,200)
- Bucknell University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Bucknell graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/