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Overview |
Bucknell | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,892 | 7,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,418 | $52,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,418 | $52,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,118 | $15,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,486 | $40,295 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,211 | $29,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,010 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 3,524 | 7,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bucknell | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bucknell | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (7,306 students vs. 3,892 students)
Bucknell vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Gonzaga?
- Bucknell University is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $52,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Bucknell than Gonzaga University ($64,418.00 vs. $52,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bucknell University than Gonzaga ($38,486 vs. $40,295)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 6.9% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($15,080 vs. $16,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 41.4% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($41,211 vs. $29,150)
Bucknell vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 110 points higher than at Gonzaga (1205)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Bucknell (32%)
Bucknell vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Gonzaga University (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $61,600)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $606 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,394 vs. $27,000)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gonzaga students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/