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Overview |
Bucknell | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,892 | 7,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,418 | $51,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,418 | $51,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,118 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,486 | $36,392 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,211 | $29,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,010 | 8,751 | ||
| Admitted | 3,524 | 7,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.2% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bucknell | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (7,201 students vs. 3,892 students)
Bucknell vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Saint Joseph's University?
- Bucknell University is 26% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $51,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Bucknell than Saint Joseph's University ($64,418.00 vs. $51,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's University than Bucknell ($36,392 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 2.4% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($15,740 vs. $16,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 40.2% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($41,211 vs. $29,400)
Bucknell vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Bucknell .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Bucknell (32%)
Bucknell vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Saint Joseph's University (91% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $64,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/