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JMU Lafayette College Lehigh VCU Villanova Virginia Tech CNU University of Richmond Colgate Old Dominion UVA UMBC| Bucknell University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bucknell | Mason | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 74% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bucknell | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Bucknell | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 3,787 students)
Bucknell vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Mason?
- Bucknell University is 526.9% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Bucknell than George Mason University ($61,408.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Bucknell ($18,479 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 17.1% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($13,120 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Bucknell University (74% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 251.1% larger than aid received George Mason University ($37,775 vs. $10,760)
Bucknell vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 162 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or Mason? 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 Mason and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than George Mason University (91% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/