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Overview |
Bucknell | Olin College | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1490/1560 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bucknell | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $152 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Bucknell | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Olin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Olin College based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 386 students)
Bucknell vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Olin College?
- Bucknell University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Olin College for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Bucknell than Olin College of Engineering ($61,408.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olin College of Engineering than Bucknell ($38,502 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 20.6% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($15,358 vs. $18,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olin College of Engineering students is 7.3% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($40,522 vs. $37,775)
Bucknell vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Olin College of Engineering (1506) is 191 points higher than at Bucknell (1315)
- Incoming Olin College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Bucknell (30)
- Accepted freshman Olin College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Bucknell has a higher acceptance rate (32.6%) than Olin College (19.1%)
Bucknell vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or Olin College? 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 Olin College and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than Bucknell University (96% vs. 91%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $12,290 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($14,710 vs. $27,000)
- Olin College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($152 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/