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Overview |
Bucknell | EMU | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 96% |
Admission |
Bucknell | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bucknell | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bucknell | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 1,334 students)
Bucknell vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or EMU?
- Bucknell University is 51.3% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Bucknell than Eastern Mennonite University ($61,408.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Bucknell ($23,783 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 25.5% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($12,240 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Bucknell University (96% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 24% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($37,775 vs. $30,460)
Bucknell vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 306 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or EMU? 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 EMU and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (91% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $32,400 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/