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Overview |
Bucknell | LVC | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Bucknell | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bucknell | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bucknell | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | LVC | ||
| 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
- Bucknell University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 2,080 students)
Bucknell vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or LVC?
- Bucknell University is 30% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Bucknell than Lebanon Valley College ($61,408.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Bucknell ($26,743 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 16.2% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($13,220 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Lebanon Valley College ($37,775 vs. $35,245)
Bucknell vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Bucknell .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or LVC? 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 LVC and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Lebanon Valley College (91% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $28,800 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $47,500)
- Lebanon Valley College and Bucknell graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lebanon Valley College and Bucknell graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LVC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/