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BU Villanova Northeastern Lafayette College Lehigh Tufts Babson Colgate University of Richmond Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU| Boston College | Bucknell University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 56% |
Admission |
BC | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
BC | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 74% | ||
Campus |
BC | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 3,787 students)
BC vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Bucknell?
- Boston College is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Bucknell for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $61,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at BC than Bucknell University ($62,950.00 vs. $61,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Bucknell ($30,559 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 5% lower than costs at Boston College ($15,358 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bucknell University than Boston College (56% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 32.3% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($49,992 vs. $37,775)
BC vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 65 points higher than at Bucknell (1315)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Bucknell (30)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Bucknell has a higher acceptance rate (32.6%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is the same as at Bucknell University (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $14,600 more per year than Bucknell graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $76,300)
- Boston College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bucknell students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/