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Overview |
Bucknell | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 97% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bucknell | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Rhodes College | ||
| 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 Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 2,008 students)
Bucknell vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Rhodes College?
- Bucknell University is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Bucknell than Rhodes College ($61,408.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhodes College than Bucknell ($30,672 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 24.9% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($12,296 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Bucknell University (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 5.8% larger than aid received Rhodes College ($37,775 vs. $35,712)
Bucknell vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 9 points higher than at Rhodes College (1306)
- Incoming Bucknell students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Rhodes College (30)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or Rhodes 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 Rhodes College and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Rhodes College (91% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Rhodes College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $59,400)
- Rhodes College students graduate with a $783 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,217 vs. $27,000)
- Rhodes College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/