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Overview |
Bucknell | BC | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,892 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,418 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,418 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,118 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,486 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,211 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Bucknell | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,010 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 3,524 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.2% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bucknell | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | BC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Bucknell | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (3,892 students vs. 1,436 students)
Bucknell vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or BC?
- Bucknell University is 59.8% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at Bucknell than Bridgewater College ($64,418.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Bucknell ($19,660 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 12.2% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($14,370 vs. $16,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($41,211 vs. $36,350)
Bucknell vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 281 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Bucknell (32%)
Bucknell vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or BC? 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 BC and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Bridgewater College (91% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $33,200 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and Bucknell graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Bucknell 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 BC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/