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Overview |
Bucknell | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 97% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1163/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bucknell | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bucknell | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Bryant University | ||
| 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 Bryant University based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 3,536 students)
Bucknell vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Bryant University?
- Bucknell University is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Bucknell than Bryant University ($61,408.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bucknell University than Bryant University ($39,965 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 7.7% lower than costs at Bryant University ($15,358 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Bucknell University (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 47.5% larger than aid received Bryant University ($37,775 vs. $25,615)
Bucknell vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Bucknell .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or Bryant University? 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 Bryant University and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Bryant University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Bryant University graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $73,500)
- Bryant University and Bucknell graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bryant University 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 Bryant University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/