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Overview |
Bucknell | Furman | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bucknell | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Furman based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 2,443 students)
Bucknell vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Furman?
- Bucknell University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Bucknell than Furman University ($61,408.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Bucknell ($33,370 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 1.4% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($15,148 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Furman University ($37,775 vs. $36,384)
Bucknell vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Bucknell .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or Furman? 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 Furman and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Furman University (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $22,000 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/