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UVA Lafayette College Lehigh University of Richmond Villanova Washington and Lee JMU Virginia Tech Colgate George Washington Denison UNC Chapel Hill| Bucknell University | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bucknell | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 66% |
Admission |
Bucknell | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1375/1520 | ||
| 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 | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Bucknell | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Bucknell | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (9,654 students vs. 3,787 students)
Bucknell vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or William & Mary?
- Bucknell University is 252.2% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $17,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at Bucknell than College of William and Mary ($61,408.00 vs. $40,089.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than Bucknell ($25,688 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 11.1% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($13,828 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary than Bucknell University (66% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 149.6% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($37,775 vs. $15,134)
Bucknell vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 38 points higher than at Bucknell (1315)
- Incoming Bucknell students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at William & Mary (30)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (33.5%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is the same as at College of William and Mary (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $7,600 more per year than William & Mary graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $68,700)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William & Mary students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/