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Overview |
Bucknell | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Bucknell | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Lafayette 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 2,729 students)
Bucknell vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Lafayette College?
- Bucknell University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Bucknell than Lafayette College ($61,408.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than Bucknell ($37,186 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 12.9% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($15,358 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Bucknell University (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 51.2% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($37,775 vs. $24,981)
Bucknell vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 21 points higher than at Lafayette College (1294)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (33.6%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Lafayette College (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Bucknell graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $76,300)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bucknell students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/