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Overview |
Bucknell | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,892 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,418 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,418 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,118 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,486 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,211 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,010 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 3,524 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.2% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bucknell | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bucknell | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (3,892 students vs. 1,370 students)
Bucknell vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Saint Michael's College?
- Bucknell University is 35.2% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at Bucknell than Saint Michael's College ($64,418.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Bucknell ($30,806 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 2.3% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($16,118 vs. $16,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 13.3% larger than aid received Saint Michael's College ($41,211 vs. $36,374)
Bucknell vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Bucknell .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Bucknell (32%)
Bucknell vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Saint Michael's College (91% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $23,700 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $52,600)
- Bucknell University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Bucknell graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Michael's College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/