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Overview |
Bucknell | Providence | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 81% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Bucknell | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,787 students)
Bucknell vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Providence?
- Bucknell University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Bucknell than Providence College ($61,408.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bucknell University than Providence ($39,965 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 7.7% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,358 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Bucknell University (81% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 22% larger than aid received Providence College ($37,775 vs. $30,971)
Bucknell vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Bucknell .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or Providence? 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 Providence and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Providence College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $68,000)
- Providence College and Bucknell graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence 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 Providence students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/