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Overview |
Arcadia | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 56% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Arcadia | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Arcadia | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 32.3% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at Bucknell than Arcadia University ($61,408.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Bucknell ($29,692 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 11.9% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($13,720 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Bucknell University (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 22.1% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($37,775 vs. $30,934)
Arcadia vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 211 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Arcadia vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia 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 Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Arcadia University (91% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $29,900 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $46,400)
- Bucknell University and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bucknell University and Arcadia graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/