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Overview |
Bucknell | F&M | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 63% |
Admission |
Bucknell | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bucknell | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Bucknell | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 1,990 students)
Bucknell vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Bucknell for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $61,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at F&M than Bucknell University ($65,652.00 vs. $61,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Bucknell ($31,135 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 2.1% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($15,040 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Bucknell University (63% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 30.2% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($49,177 vs. $37,775)
Bucknell vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Bucknell .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or F&M? 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 F&M and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $14,400 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former F&M students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/